Job ID REQ-10041761
About the Role
We are seeking an Associate Director Integration Architect to join our team at Novartis-Farmaceutica.
Main Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop detailed integration strategies and roadmaps.
* Involved in decision-making discussions with internal customer groups.
* Help scope of requirements to meet business needs.
* Design robust, scalable, and maintainable integration solutions using Mulesoft technologies, ensuring adherence to enterprise integration standards and principles.
* Create and maintain architectural blueprints, design patterns, and best practices that facilitate seamless integration and promote reusability.
* Identify opportunities for innovation and drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
* Contribute to the development of integration standards, guidelines, and frameworks.
* Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security of the Mulesoft platform through regular health checks and performance tuning.
* Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms for operation support and enable them to proactively address issues and drive continuous improvements for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
* Take accountability to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Service Delivery scope.
* Ensure implemented solutions are according to specifications and fit for purpose.
* Establish and enforce quality standards through code reviews, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Techincal Skill Set
* Significant experience in a similar role with a proven track record in managing global and large-scale projects.
* Proven capacity to respond to changes which impact the program, deal with uncertainty and proactively resolve issues to deliver the best possible outcome.
* Proven experience as a Mulesoft Architect or similar role in designing and implementing integration solutions.
* Strong expertise in Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, API management, and ESB (Enterprise Service Bus).
* Proficiency in designing RESTful and SOAP APIs, and integrating with various on-premises and cloud-based systems.
* Solid understanding of integration patterns, data transformation, and messaging protocols (e.g., JMS, AMQP).
* Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest Mulesoft advancements, integration trends, and industry best practices.
Requirements:
* University degree in business/technical area or equivalent.
* Fluent English both written and spoken.
* 8+ years of experience in solution design and development along with 3+ years of experience as integration architect.
* Experience working within the Salesforce ecosystem.
* Proven track record in large, preferably global, multi-team projects dealing with complex process areas and business groups.
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, presentation and writing skills.
* Ability to work with others in a high-paced, fluid, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
* Working under tight timelines without compromising quality.
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels.
* Ability to operate in a matrix organization with diverse groups of stakeholders.
* Strong can-do attitude and results-focused.