Integration Technical Lead Talend

Integration Technical Lead (Talend)

We are proud to be working with one of the most renowned institutions in Liverpool as they expand their Systems Integration function, establishing an API led approach to integrating systems across the organisation. They operate within a large-scale complex environment with in excess of 30,000 unique users.

Acting as the Technical Lead, you would report to the Head of Data Services providing technical leadership and line management to a small System Integration Services team. You will also work within multi-disciplinary project teams, liaising with technology and business team professionals at all levels.

You will take responsibility for the Talend platform so it is essential that you have experience with this. They also utilise an API Management Gateway called Gravitee. Experience in this would be welcomed but experience of API management in general is required.

You will be responsible for the design, architecture, build and implementation of new system integrations, as well as the standardisation of existing integrations. You will be able to evidence in-depth experience of building and managing API-based integration services and the ability to lead on complex integrations projects driving continuous improvement.

You will lead on the planning, design, development, implementation and support of new systems integrations, based on strategic and architectural principles, ensuring they are compliant with technical and security standards.

This is a 2 year fixed term contract and hybrid / flexible working may be accommodated.

Our client offers a range of exceptional benefits which include around 40 days leave (inclusive of public holidays), a pension scheme of in excess of 20% and a genuine work / life balance. They are also supportive in offering opportunities to upskill.

Required skills and experience:

Significant experience in designing, building and supporting application and data integration platforms

Proven experience in working within a large-scale complex environment

Experience of having worked as a technical lead

A strong understanding of enterprise data integration platforms, e.g. Talend, Microsoft, MuleSoft

Extensive experience of using web services/APIs to access and integrate with external and internal systems

Ability to analyse and translate business requirements into solution designs that can be understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience of programming in languages such as SQL, Java, C, and .NET

Experience of creating short, medium, and long-term plans and roadmaps

Knowledge of public, private and hybrid cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS

A good understanding of modular, micro-services architectures

Experience and understanding of agile delivery and DevOps