Summary of the Job:We are seeking an Integration Architect to lead FNBO's enterprise integration and API strategy and drive digital transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing the enterprise integration ecosystem-including APIs, event-driven architectures, and platform-based integrations-to enable seamless connectivity across banking services, enhance customer experiences, and accelerate innovation.
About This Role:- Develop enterprise integration and API strategy and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Lead and evolve the Integration / API Center of Excellence to drive standardization, governance, and best practices across the organization
- Establish and maintain enterprise integration patterns, reference architectures, and reusable frameworks to support modernization efforts
- Evolve API and integration standards, governance frameworks, and best practices in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture team
- Champion design-first / contract-first API development methodologies and mentor teams on modern integration patterns
- Implement monitoring, observability, analytics, and lifecycle management processes across APIs and integration platforms
- Develop and govern asynchronous/event-driven integration patterns, including event schema standards and streaming architectures
- Lead adoption and optimization of API management platforms and developer enablement capabilities (e.g., API portals, discovery, self-service)
- Partner with engineering and product teams to design and implement scalable integration solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategy
- Provide thought leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to architects and engineering teams
The Ideal Candidate for This Role:Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in software development and/or architecture
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS
- Deep understanding of integration patterns, API management, and distributed systems design
- Proven experience implementing and governing event-driven architecture and asynchronous integration patterns
- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for integration platforms
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred) and cloud-native deployment models
- Strong understanding of API security, including OAuth, JWT, and related best practices
- Experience with API testing, validation, and OpenAPI specifications
Preferred Qualifications- Experience leading or contributing to an API / Integration Center of Excellence
- Experience defining enterprise API maturity models or integration frameworks
- Experience with API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft or similar)
- Experience with developer portals and improving API discoverability and developer experience
- Knowledge of banking systems, payments, or financial services technology
- Experience integrating identity and access management solutions (OAuth, OIDC, SAML)
- Familiarity with containerization, service mesh, and cloud-native architecture patterns
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of integration standards
What Success Looks Like- A well-defined and adopted enterprise integration strategy and roadmap
- Standardized integration patterns and improved delivery velocity across teams
- Increased API reuse, discoverability, and governance maturity
- Scalable, secure, and observable integration ecosystem supporting FNBO's digital initiatives
Why This Role MattersThis role is critical to advancing FNBO's digital capabilities by enabling seamless integration across platforms, accelerating delivery, and ensuring a modern, scalable, and secure architecture foundation for future innovation.
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.
Compensation:Compensation range (base pay): $107,552.00-$182,838.00
This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.
Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Work Environment: It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.
Benefits Overview: We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Time Off Programs
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
- Employee Banking
- Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.
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