Integration & Application Development Lead

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Pascagoula, MS

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Integration & Application Development Lead/Analyst 4 is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, implementing, and supporting enterprise applications and system interfaces. The role applies advanced technical knowledge and professional experience to address complex business and technical challenges, develop scalable integration solutions, and support critical business operations. Working with general direction, the position exercises independent judgment, serves as the primary point of contact for complex technical issues and integration initiatives, and reports directly to the ADM Run Manager. The lead provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members and collaborates with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and IT personnel to deliver solutions. This position is not fully remote and requires the employee to be willing to relocate to or commute to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area, where Ingalls Shipbuilding is located in Pascagoula. Applicants must currently be active Ingalls Shipbuilding employees. Occasional or hybrid telework is available; travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience, or master’s degree and 7 years of experience, or Ph.D. and 5 years of experience.
Must currently be an active Ingalls Shipbuilding employee.
Must be willing to relocate to or commute to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with API development and integration technologies, including REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and web services.
Experience developing applications using C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, or comparable programming languages.
Experience with enterprise integration platforms, middleware, and service-oriented architectures.
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
Experience with Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, API Management, Functions, Service Bus, or similar integration technologies.
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Git, and source code management tools.
Three or more years of experience in IT application development, systems integration, software engineering, or a related technology environment.
Experience serving as a technical lead, application administrator, or subject matter expert for BizTalk, Informatica, or comparable enterprise integration platforms.
Ability to promote development standards, best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing across a team.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced technical principles, concepts, and best practices to application development, systems integration, and enterprise technology solutions.
Lead application development and integration initiatives, providing guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to team members.
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain application integrations, APIs, interfaces, and custom software solutions.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable, reliable, and maintainable technical solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and system issues; conduct root-cause analysis and support continuous improvement.
Recommend and implement improvements to system performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex technical issues and integration initiatives.
Participate in application architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and technology evaluations.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and IT personnel to deliver solutions and meet project goals.
Promote adherence to development standards, security requirements, quality assurance practices, and organizational policies.
Coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments, projects, and technical initiatives while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching, knowledge transfer, and collaborative problem-solving.