Kforce has a client who is seeking a Integration Architect to work hybrid in Dallas, TX. They will be responsible for overseeing the technical design and implementation of all new integrations and collaborate with other architects on the team. Essential Functions: Lead the design, optimization, review, and approval of integration solutions: * Review submitted requirements for completeness and clarity * Prepare initial, high-level designs and estimates as necessary * Develop and perform proof-of-concepts as necessary to determine feasibility and confirm new approaches (API, caching, etc.) * Perform pre-development review of detailed design documents to ensure completeness and compliance with established Integration Factory practices and standards * Ensure performance of appropriate types and levels of testing including full end-to-end testing in close collaboration with country IT teams Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the Integration roadmap: * Lead/Build global API Architecture, Middleware Integration & Solutions team to design solutions and undertake Integration projects * Develop productive relationships with business partner teams across the organization to influence how Integration platforms can enable new sources of value * Manage Integration group personnel, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps Develop and document standards and methodologies surrounding the Data Platform by securing knowledge and know-how: * Maintain onboarding documentation * Provide critical judgement on data model efficiency based on experience and best practices * Ensure validation processes are followed