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Enterprise Integration Architect

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Employee Type:  Full-Time
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Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Job Type:  Information Technology
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Ryan Specialty is looking for a Enterprise Integration Architect to join our Chicago, IL team. We are a fast paced, energetic and rapidly growing organization that offers a great opportunity for someone interested in further developing their career. Ryan Specialty has been named one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek, and has been named 2023 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in designing and implementing API and Data integration solutions in Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Logic Apps. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all systems and components are seamlessly integrated and aligned with our backend services, supporting our goal of delivering robust, scalable, and efficient IT solutions.

Essential Functions:

  • Design and implement integration architectures and solutions for real-time, batch and data integrations spanning multiple Internal and External systems.
  • Establish and maintain overarching architectural strategy and standards for the organization.
  • Define various best practices for integration methodologies, ensuring all projects align with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide effective integration solutions.
  • Create solutions to facilitate smooth data exchange and workflow between different business units, enhance data consistency and operational efficiency.
  • Provide guidance and support to development teams on integrations, integration patterns, middleware technologies and API Management.
  • Mentor and train developers who are based offshore and onshore from various service providers.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, Business teams, Security teams, and External partners to understand business requirements and timely delivery of solutions.
  • Monitor the performance of implemented integration solutions, identify any issues or bottlenecks, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Continuously monitor and assess integration architectures to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability, to ensure that Integration landscape evolves as new technologies are onboarded.
  • Maintain and support Enterprise Integration Platform build with Azure technologies like API Gateway, Functions, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and other technologies.
  • Create reusable and repeatable solutions to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable API solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with industry best practices in integration architecture and security.
  • Define and implement SLA’s and other metrics for the APIs.
  • Continuously evaluate new Azure technologies and updates for potential adoption.
  • Work with development teams to create, deploy and operationalize APIs from scratch based on business requirements.

Education/Experience/Skills:

  • Master’s (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities required.
  • 3 - 5 years of prior integration architecture and/or development experience required.
  • Minimum 10 years of total IT experience preferred.
  • Proven expertise in Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Logic Apps.
  • Strong understanding of Integration patterns, Integration techniques, Data Integrations required.
  • Proficient in developing and documenting architecture designs and processes.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Certifications in Azure or related technologies are a plus.
  • This position requires a highly motivated individual who is capable of working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to drive the adoption of Enterprise Integration principles and practices across the Organization.

Disclaimer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to building, growing, and sustaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of society throughout the entirety of the organization and throughout the insurance industry.
We aspire to cultivate a company that is both inclusive and equitable, where every employee is recognized and assessed based on their performance and contributions.
We strive to harness our differences and commonalities to better serve our clients, trading partners, workforce, and communities.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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