Senior Integrations Engineer

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Senior Integrations Engineer will collaborate with the Director of Administrative Information Systems to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade integration solutions. This role will integrate technology, client engagement, and project leadership, driving SaaS-centric integration strategies for Howard Community College. The Senior Integrations Engineer will lead technical teams, collaborate with product and platform groups, and ensure that integrations are secure, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes.

* Lead requirement-gathering with stakeholders to translate business needs into precise integration specifications.

* Architect scalable, cost-effective solutions ( REST, SOAP, JMS, Pub/Sub, etc.) that adhere to SOA principles and cloud best practices.

* Define and maintain integration frameworks, standards, and reusable assets ( API gateways, data connectors, ETL pipelines).

Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, proactively identifying optimization opportunities and reducing technical debt.
* Oversee the full SDLC for integration projects-design, code, test, deploy, and support-using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall as appropriate.
* Write high-quality, maintainable code (React, etc.) and conduct peer reviews.
* Build, configure, and secure inbound/outbound APIs; leverage Ethos Platform, Data Connect.
* Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.
* Provide technical guidance to colleagues and other professional-services staff.

* Track KPIs, generate executive dashboards, and report status to clients and internal leadership.
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* Capture feedback, measure integration performance, and iterate on processes and tooling.
* Conduct training sessions and develop user documentation, flowcharts, and manuals.
* Identify risks, devise mitigation strategies, and manage issue resolution.
* Ensure compliance with security, data-privacy, and change-management policies.
* Evaluate third-party vendor solutions and make recommendations.
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* Contribute to long-range planning for the organization's integration capabilities.
* Proactively maintain and monitor ERP systems, addressing potential issues to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proficient in higher-education ERP systems (Ellucian, Jenzabar, Workday, etc.) *
* Experience designing and implementing complex integration solutions ( REST or SOAP or messaging RESTful web applications using HTTP methods).
* Experience with development on modern frameworks (Node.js or React, etc.).
* Familiarity with Ethos Platform (or similar integration platforms) is a plus.
* Strong grasp of SOA, micro-services, and middleware concepts.
* Proficiency with databases (PostgreSQL) and version control (Git or SVN).
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
* Excellent communication-both written and verbal-and stakeholder-management capabilities. Analytical problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and decision-making under pressure.
* Commitment to mentorship and continuous learning.

Preferred Skills
* Experience with higher-education specific integrations.

Fast-paced, deadline-driven, office working environment. Concurrent management of numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities. Flexibility required.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities required of positions given this job title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.