INTEGRATION_ARCHITECT

Integration Architect

Contract Type

Full time

Level

Senior

Work Model

Remote

Design integration architectures for complex enterprise and government systems. API gateways, event meshes, and data pipelines that actually work in production across the GCC region.

ROLE_OVERVIEW

Role Overview

You'll design integration architectures, define patterns and standards, and lead technical design for complex integration programs serving government and enterprise clients.

Own integration architecture for government and enterprise transformation programs. Design API gateways, event meshes, and data pipelines that operate reliably in complex, regulated environments.

OWNERSHIP

What You'll Own

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Design integration architectures: API Gateway, Event Mesh, ESB, and data integration patterns for complex programs
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Define integration patterns, standards, and governance frameworks that enable teams to integrate safely and quickly
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Lead technical design for complex integration programs involving multiple systems, vendors, and regulatory requirements
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Mentor engineers on integration best practices, API design, event-driven architecture, and data integration
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Evaluate and select integration technologies: API gateways, message brokers, iPaaS platforms, and ETL/ELT tools
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Collaborate with security, compliance, and operations teams to ensure integrations meet regulatory requirements

REQUIREMENTS

What You Bring

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7+ years in integration architecture, enterprise architecture, or solution architecture roles
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Deep experience with API management: Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Azure APIM, or similar
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Event-driven architecture expertise: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Event Hub, AWS EventBridge, or similar
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Understanding of security patterns: OAuth2, mTLS, API security, secrets management, and identity federation
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Experience with data integration and ETL/ELT: batch processing, CDC, data pipelines, and data quality
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Ability to design for non-functional requirements: scalability, reliability, security, and observability
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Strong communication skills: present architectures to technical and non-technical stakeholders

EVALUATION_PROCES

Interview Process

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Experience in government or financial services with regulatory compliance (SAMA, NESA, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
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Knowledge of regulatory requirements for data residency, audit trails, and access controls
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Certifications: TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar
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Experience with iPaaS platforms: MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, IBM App Connect, or similar
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Understanding of legacy integration patterns: ESB, SOAP, file transfers, and screen scraping
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Experience with service mesh: Istio, Linkerd, or Consul
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Arabic language proficiency (written and spoken)

NICE_TO_HAVE

Bonus Points

1
Architecture review (90 min): Present a past integration architecture you designed. Discuss requirements, trade-offs, and outcomes.
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Design exercise (2-3 hours): Design integration architecture for a complex scenario with multiple systems, vendors, and constraints.
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Technical depth (60 min): Deep dive on API gateway patterns, event mesh design, and data integration strategies.
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Cultural fit (45 min): Discuss how you handle architectural disagreements, technical debt, and vendor lock-in.
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Final round: Meet the team and discuss collaboration with engineers, product, and operations

WHY_NEURASAL

Why This Role?

This isn't about drawing boxes and lines. You'll design integrations that operate in production under strict SLAs, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints.

Production Accountability

Your architectures go to production. You'll see them operate under load, fail, and recover. That feedback loop makes you a better architect.

Complex Problems

Work on integration challenges that matter: 47 legacy systems, strict data residency, zero-downtime migrations, and regulatory compliance.

Technical Depth

Go deep on integration patterns: API gateway design, event mesh architecture, data pipeline optimization, and security patterns.

Mentorship & Growth

Mentor engineers, lead architecture reviews, and contribute to our integration practice. Shape how we approach integration across all programs.

Competitive Package

Market-rate salary (SAR 30K-45K/month based on experience), performance bonuses, health insurance, and relocation support if needed.

Flexible Work

Hybrid or remote work options available. We care about output and impact, not where you sit. Regular travel to client sites as needed.

"I've done integration architecture at consulting firms and enterprises. Neurasal is different—we don't just design, we build and operate. When I design an API gateway, I know it has to survive production. That accountability makes the work better."

Integration Architect

Neurasal, 3 years

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