Integration Architect

Industry: Pharma

Remote

B2B contract

Purpose of the Role: The Data, Analytics, and AI Organization of the Digital Transformation Unit at Bayer Consumer Health operates a global transactional data integration backbone. This platform is designed to connect internal and external applications and systems, providing a uniform experience for customers, consumers, and employees. The backbone offers composable infrastructure modules, development frameworks, CI/CD automations, and developer tooling to software engineering teams that build integrations on top of the platform. As a Senior Integration Architect, you will be responsible for planning and designing integration processes while leading a team of engineers to implement those processes. A key activity will be aligning with Squad Leads in your Unit regarding new interfaces.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Integration Planning and Design: Lead the planning and design of integration processes & interfaces to ensure effective connectivity between various systems and applications, predominantly in Manufacturing area.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support in the implementation of integration solutions.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Squad Leads and other stakeholders to understand integration requirements and align integration strategies with business goals.

• Technical Oversight: Ensure that integration solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable, adhering to best practices in IT architecture.

• Documentation and Standards: Create, maintain & review comprehensive documentation for integration processes, standards, and best practices.

• Intercultural Communication: Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration among diverse teams across different geographical locations.

Who You Are:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Significant relevant experience may also be considered.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in IT Architecture & design: specifically in system integration, designing distributed systems and API design.

  • Experience with NodeJS and AWS services (SQS, CloudWatch, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, Networking Service, Document DB).

  • Familiarity with IaaS (Terraform).

  • Azure DevOps, GitHub Repos, and GitHub Actions.

  • Linux command line tools and shell scripting.

• Compliance Regulations: Experience with building IT system in a GxP environment.

• Project Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing IT projects, Agile Project Management techniques, coordinating with international partners, and understanding the structure of large organizations, estimating costs and timelines.

• Integration and Automation Expertise: Knowledge of CI/CD processes and experience in building and deploying integration solutions.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Intercultural Competence: Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, respecting diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork.

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both spoken and written. German is a plus.

Other Details: This position may require flexibility for remote work arrangements. The role involves collaborating with teams across various regions and will include responsibilities related to fostering integration in a global context.