Senior Integration Architect

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Academic Management Systems, part of IT Services at SFU, partners with Faculties and Faculty Relations to deliver systems that support academic operations. We are agile, cross‑functional teams of analysts, developers, and QA specialists who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our focus is building user‑centered IT solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the SFU experience for faculty and staff.

SFU is embarking on a three‑year digital transformation through the Integrated Faculty Management System (IFMS) program. This initiative will modernize and unify workflows across faculty and administrative domains, supporting long‑term improvements in academic administration and advancing the university’s mission.

About the Role

The Senior Integration Architect leads the design and governance of the architecture that enables secure, scalable, and seamless integration of systems and data across the University’s enterprise digital ecosystem. The role develops standards and strategies for data flows, system interoperability, application programming interfaces (APIs), and automated data exchanges between platforms. The role ensures integration patterns support data quality, security, operational efficiency, and long‑term sustainability by defining architectures, implementing secure integrations, evaluating and recommending tools and technologies, and maintaining clear technical documentation and standards. Working within an Agile environment, the role collaborates with developers, business analysts, and cross‑unit technical teams to align integration activities with institutional goals and ensure security and compliance requirements are embedded into all aspects of design and execution. The role leverages cloud services and DevOps practices, such as those available in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, to deliver cloud‑based and hybrid integration solutions, modernizing legacy interconnectivity, applying infrastructure‑as‑code and continuous delivery methods to improve reliability and delivery speed.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in enterprise integration development within complex organizations. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to lead across interdependent technical teams.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, with at least eight years of related experience in systems architecture, data integration, or enterprise application development including certification or formal training in cloud or integration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS Solutions Architect or MuleSoft); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of systems and data integration practices, including RESTful APIs, batch processing, and event‑driven architecture.
• Excellent understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and relational database integration (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server).
• Excellent knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PHP, JavaScript / Node.js) and frameworks relevant to integration development, with the ability to design and build ETL / ELT scripts, automation routines, and integration components.
• Experience developing and maintaining architectural documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing secure, scalable, and reusable integration solutions across heterogeneous systems.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work‑life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA) :

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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