Systems Integration Architect

POSITION SUMMARY

The Systems Integration Architect is responsible for for all aspects of integration between Matthews’ enterprise applications and third-party systems, including developing a strategic roadmap that enables business objectives. The incumbent will establish best practice standards, methodologies and architectural solutions, and will lead a team of integration specialists. Key activities include developing and maintaining system integrations and components, including but not limited to; application-to-application integration, internal and external API, file transfer, and EDI. The Systems Integration Specialist is fully responsible for participating in requirements analysis and decomposition, design, development, internal testing, and the technical documentation for application-to-application integrations.

This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere within the contiguous United States.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports project level technical management functions including the following but not limited to the items below:
  • System functional definition
  • Defining integration development/deployment schedules and management of his/her key areas of responsibility to completion.
  • Coordinating with software engineering and architecture groups, and overall project management to insure proper system and project performance.
• Collaborates with Solutions Architects and Senior application analysts in order to ensure integration requirements and department goals are being met.
• Lead the development, design and implementation of new and existing integrations.
• Design and develop robust, scalable, and performant enterprise-grade integrations and composite services.
• Define and collaborate on critical technology decisions.
• Strategize and drive the end-to-end development effort for on time, high quality, highly scalable integration offerings and enhancements.
• Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between applications, development of specifications and performance requirements, and/or resolve customer problems.
• Drive technical innovation by researching and incorporating new technologies and tools into our core system.
• Modify existing interfaces to correct errors, adapt them to new business problems, or to upgrade them to improve performance.
• Take ownership of technical issues and collaborate with application development and support groups to resolve more advanced issues when necessary.
• Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as integration system design or maintenance related activities.
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the deployment of a new or modifications to existing integrations.
• Perform analysis of endpoint systems to determine most effective interface strategy. Systems include internal, cloud-based, external services and mobile devices; various operating systems and databases; SAP and non-SAP applications including legacy architectures.
• Execute and/or support functional integration testing of the services for which they are responsible.
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years progressive Software Engineering and/or integration experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with:
  • Server-side languages: Java,
  • Experience with SAP Process Integration / Process Orchestration 7.4 or higher, including knowledge of SAP Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Rules Management (BRM).
  • JavaScript or TypeScript,
  • HTML, CSS, and JSON,
  • XML and XSLT ((Extensible stylesheet language transformations),
  • REST/ RESTful based API design and development,
• In-depth knowledge of SAP ECC integration using synchronous and asynchronous ABAP proxies.
• Experience in working with SAP PO B2B add-on including traditional VAN based EDI, SFTP, FTP based EDI, PGP and AS2 will be an advantage.
• Enable communications between our PO system and downstream systems including installing and authenticating CERTS.
• Experience in configuration of Partner Profiles, RFC Destinations, Logical Systems.
• Experience with Enterprise Service Repository including runtime, pipeline, and execution environment, monitoring, alerts, and trace tools.
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager.
• Knowledge of SAP business processes related to SD, MM, FI, PP and WM.
• SAP basis experience is a plus.
• Provide production support and work to identify and resolve system performance issues.
• Understanding of security implications to all features (not just related to authentications).
• Fluent with designing and building integrations where scalability and performance are important considerations.
• Strong foundation in computer science including object-oriented programming, data structures, problem-solving, algorithms, databases, software design and highly distributed system fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS; multi-threading and web services including SOAP, REST, and GraphQL.
• Solid understanding of different security technologies such as SSO (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML), SSL/TLS, and providers (Auth0, Okta, Google).
• Experience working on different operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Window, UNIX.
• Ability to execute meaningful research on new technologies and frameworks in order to support emergent requirements and develop new capabilities.
• ABAP certification a plus
• Experience in developing API via SAP BAPI, IDOCs and Workflows.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

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PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, we believe in a world of inspired possibilities. We believe that taking pride in our past inspires growth for the future. And that we all have a responsibility to explore new ways of thinking, working and advancing our craft.

Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees operating in three distinct industries—SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. We care deeply about what they do each day—because when we’re inspired, we can inspire others. We can make difference that goes beyond expectations—for our clients, our community and our company.

Our dedication, drive and determination empower creativity and give us strength to transform inspired possibilities into inspiring realities. This is strengthened by our values which are fundamental to our business and guide how we work—to demonstrate integrity, cultivate employees, be our best, innovate and live the Matthews spirit.

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