Senior Integration Architect

Title: Integration Solution ArchitectLocation: Chicago, IL / Irving, TXDuration: 12+ monthsClient Interview: NoExperience required: 16+ YearsRate: $75 - $80 per hourJob Description:We are seeking a Senior Integration Solution Architect with extensive experience in the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise middleware and integration solutions. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise across API management and integration platforms, such as Boomi, MuleSoft, WSO2, and Azure Logic Apps. The Architect will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing integration strategies, architecture frameworks, and best practices to enable seamless connectivity across systems and applications. This role demands both technical leadership and hands-on involvement in designing and building scalable, secure, and high-performance integration solutions. In addition to leading cross-functional technical teams, the Architect will also collaborate with sales and alliance teams to contribute to pre-sales efforts, customer engagements, solution demonstrations, and proposal support. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert within the organization, guiding internal project teams on middleware best practices, API lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives.Roles and Responsibilities:Provide expert knowledge of technical and middleware architecture, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to operations and application development teams on integration and middleware-related topics.Review business drivers, needs, and strategies in collaboration with Business and Application Architects to understand their implications for the technical and middleware architecture.Contribute to the development of project initiation documents, including the definition of objectives, scope, approach, and deliverables.Identify and communicate risks (business, application, and technical) associated with middleware components or application implementations.Prepare middleware solution architecture deliverables in alignment with enterprise standards, methodologies, and target business architectures.Provide middleware consultation on complex projects, acting as a top-level contributor and specialist.Identify and assess emerging trends and technologies, and lead the implementation of new tools and solutions where appropriate.Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs), contribute to ongoing development efforts, and perform advanced code and configuration reviews to ensure adherence to design patterns and architectural standards.Participate in and, when required, lead production troubleshooting and war room activities, ensuring quick resolution of critical issues.Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to team members within and outside the immediate workgroup to enhance technical capability and knowledge sharing.Collaborate with and influence senior management on technical decisions that require coordination across multiple teams and organizations.Offer technical consulting for complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture goals.Possess comprehensive technical knowledge across all phases of integration solution implementation.Proactively identify problems, evaluate business impact, research best practice alternatives, prepare recommendations, and drive consensus among stakeholders to implement optimal solutions.Troubleshoot and deliver effective solutions to a wide range of complex technical and integration challenges across platforms and systems.The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.The salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all U.S. locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Final compensation decisions will depend on the unique facts and circumstances of each candidate.About Aspire SystemsAspire Systems is a $180+ million global technology services firm with over 4,900 employees worldwide, partnering with 275+ active customers. Founded in 1996, Aspire has grown steadily at a 19% CAGR since 2020.Headquartered in Singapore, we operate across the US, UK, LATAM, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific regions, with strong nearshore delivery centers in Poland and Mexico. Aspire has been consistently recognized among India s 100 Best Companies to Work For for 12 consecutive years by the Great Place to Work Institute.Who We AreAspire is built on deep expertise in Software Engineering, Digital Services, Testing, and Infrastructure & Application Support. We serve diverse industries including Independent Software Vendors, Retail, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance.Our proven frameworks and accelerators enable us to create future-ready, scalable, and business-focused systems, helping customers across the globe embrace digital transformation at speed and scale.What We BelieveAt the heart of Aspire is our philosophy of Attention. Always. a commitment to investing care and focus on our customers, employees, and societyOur Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAt Aspire Systems, we foster a work culture that appreciates diversity and inclusiveness. We understand that our multigenerational workforce represents different regions, cultures, economic backgrounds, races, genders, ethnicities, education levels, personalities, and religions. We believe these differences make us stronger and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.Privacy NoticeAspire Systems values your privacy. Candidate information collected through this recruitment process will be used solely for hiring purposes, handled securely, and retained only as long as necessary in compliance with applicable privacy laws. DisclaimerThe above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather to serve as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee in this role. Organization retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.