Integration Team Lead

We're looking for an Integration Team Lead to lead and grow the integration capabilities of a major insurance organization. This is a strategic, hands-on role that combines technical leadership, team management, and architectural ownership in a highly complex, cloud-oriented environment.

You’ll be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of integration solutions between core systems, business platforms, and external partners. This includes implementing AI-driven enhancements, modernizing infrastructure, and driving operational efficiency through automation and smart architecture.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a team of senior integration developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and hands-on support
• Own the end-to-end architecture of integration solutions across the organization
• Design and implement microservices-based integration patterns and APIs using modern technologies
• Collaborate with architects, infrastructure teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to deliver scalable and secure solutions
• Champion the use of AI capabilities to optimize processes, reduce development time, and enhance operational effectiveness
• Drive technical decisions, architecture reviews, documentation, and best practice adoption
• Work in an Agile environment, aligning team delivery with business goals and timelines

Requirements

Must-Have:

• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring technical teams
• Proven track record in leading complex integration architecture and development initiatives
• Hands-on expertise with at least one modern integration platform (e.g., MuleSoft, WSO2, Boomi, Kafka Connect, Azure/AWS Integration Services, Camel)
• Strong programming experience in Java and Spring Boot
• Experience designing and developing Microservices and REST APIs
• Deep familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) and modern containerized environments
• Knowledge of both structured (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and unstructured (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Data Lakes) databases
• Experience working with event-driven architectures, message queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ), and API gateways
• Fluency in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), and commitment to code quality and best practices

Nice to Have:

• Experience in DevOps practices (CI/CD, GitOps)
• Hands-on with caching solutions such as Redis or Hazelcast
• Background working with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor, Kiro)
• Understanding of Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Foundry, Databricks Agent, LangGraph)
• BSc in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Systems – Advantage