Sr. Director of Application & Data Integration

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Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Director of Application & Data Integration to lead the enterprise-wide integration strategy, architecture, and execution. This role will oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and governed integration solutions across business-critical applications and data platforms. You will lead a high-performing team of architects and engineers, ensuring seamless data flow, compliance, and platform enablement across the organization.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Strategy & Architecture

• Own and execute the enterprise integration strategy using MuleSoft and other middleware platforms.
• Architect modular, scalable, and secure backend systems aligned with enterprise data models and governance standards.
• Drive modernization of legacy integrations and adoption of event-driven and API-first architectures.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Enforce data governance policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain audit readiness and documentation across all integration points.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to align integration practices with enterprise standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of integration architects, engineers, and QA specialists.
• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to managers and senior technical staff.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), IT, Security, and business units to ensure seamless data flow and platform enablement.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to translate integration needs into scalable solutions.

Delivery, Testing & Support

• Oversee the full lifecycle of integration delivery, including design, development, QA, deployment, and support.
• Lead integration and regression testing strategies, including automated test suites and structured UAT processes.
• Ensure high availability and performance of integration services through proactive monitoring and incident management.

Data Enablement & Change Management

• Ensure business applications produce clean, governed data that supports analytics, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Drive adoption of integration and architecture changes through structured communication and stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise application integration, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in MuleSoft, API management, event-driven architecture, and middleware platforms.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data modeling, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid integration patterns.
• Proficiency in integration testing.

Leadership & Strategy

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale integration programs.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align technical initiatives with business goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Tools & Technologies

• MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Kafka, Informatica, Boomi, or similar.
• REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, XML, GraphQL.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and security best practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect, TOGAF, PMP) are a plus.