BASIC FUNCTION:

This Domain Architect Integration Platform position is responsible for the definition of target architecture and standards for our integration platform and service-based API's as we transition to a more cloud based and micro-services based architecture.

This individual will

• Work to establish direction, operational maturity and technical capabilities for Grainger's integration Platform

• Develop the architectural standards and patterns for API & Services development both on premise and in the cloud.
• Identify gaps in the capabilities of the platform and working with enterprise and solution architects to close those gaps.
• Lead selection and adoption of technologies to continually improve our integration capabilities.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the evaluation of options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impacts and technology priorities in highly complex situations.
• Lead the development of domain recommendations.
• Define and lead domain standards.
• Lead the evaluation, analysis and development of the domain technology road map and translation architectures.
• Define integrated, complex physical architectures.
• Bring forward domain recommendations for review and validation.
• Provide coaching, feedback, technology guidance and mentor staff.
• Lead the training and development of architects and engineers.
• Communicate, champion and improve the architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results.
• Identify new opportunities for innovation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES:  

• BA/BS in Computer Science or similar subject or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of experience in related position preferred
• 3-6 years of architectural experience
• Extensive experience with networking, software development, Linux and Web Technologies.
• Experience implementing a variety of integration technologies:
  • API Management, Gateway (WebMethods, MuleSoft, Apigee)
  • Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (WebMethods)
  • Synchronus and Asynchronous Messaging Frameworks
  • API's & Web Services (REST and SOAP)
  • Application Delivery Services (CDN, Load-Balancing, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience implementing IPaaS preferred
• Understanding current approaches to API security.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills