Technical Integration Architect
The Planet Group - Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA (3 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Contract Only
Pay Rate: $83.91/hour (W2 only)
Duration: 6 Months (Strong potential for extension)
Work Hours: 40 hours/week, with occasional after-hours on-call support
Background/References: Required Job Title: IT Integration Architect – Azure
Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA (3 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Contract Only
Pay Rate: $83.91/hour (W2 only)
Duration: 6 Months (Strong potential for extension)
Work Hours: 40 hours/week, with occasional after-hours on-call support
Background/References: Required
Introduction
TPG is seeking an experienced IT Integration Architect to support a prominent higher education institution’s digital transformation and systems modernization efforts. This role will lead the architecture and implementation of seamless integration solutions between mission-critical systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and future-proof IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings strong Azure Cloud expertise, deep knowledge of higher education IT ecosystems, and experience working across multiple business units such as academic administration, HR, student services, and finance.
This hybrid role is based in Boston, MA, requiring three days a week onsite at a centrally located campus IT headquarters.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on integration architecture
3+ years working in higher education environments
Expertise in Azure Cloud, including:
Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus
Experience designing and managing REST APIs, SOAP web services, and event-driven architectures
Familiarity with higher ed systems such as Banner, Workday, Canvas, Salesforce, ServiceNow
Experience with iPaaS platforms, ETL pipelines, middleware, and data integration strategies
Strong grasp of identity and access management: Azure AD, SAML, OAuth
Knowledge of data governance and security practices (FERPA, GDPR)
Effective communicator capable of translating technical solutions for diverse stakeholders
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Azure certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Integration and Developer Associate
Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and modern data lakes
Experience with Ellucian Ethos, Informatica, Kafka, or similar platforms
Exposure to containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Agile methodologies and project collaboration tools
Awareness of student success analytics and data accessibility standards
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Architect and implement enterprise integration solutions for systems including SIS, LMS, ERP, and CRM platforms
Develop scalable and maintainable integration frameworks and API strategies using Azure Cloud tools
Lead technical planning, create system diagrams, and document integration roadmaps
Collaborate with university stakeholders to gather business requirements and align technical strategies
Monitor and troubleshoot system integrations, ensuring high availability and performance
Ensure compliance with academic data privacy regulations and institutional governance policies
Mentor and support internal development teams on integration standards and best practices
Drive innovation through proof of concepts, emerging tech adoption, and system modernization
Why You’ll Want This Role
Help shape the future of digital infrastructure at a renowned higher education institution
Work on cutting-edge Azure architecture in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
Support educational advancement through tech innovation
Gain exposure to the complexities of academic enterprise systems
Engage in meaningful, campus-wide transformation initiatives
Interview Process
Round 1: Technical capabilities interview
Round 2: Cultural and cross-functional fit assessment
Ready to architect the systems that power modern education?
Apply now and join a dynamic team transforming how data flows across a leading academic institution.
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