IT Solutions Architect

International Paper • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Integration Solution Architect, you will design and govern high-performance enterprise integration strategies. You will serve as the bridge between complex business needs and technical execution, guiding product teams to build secure, scalable architectures that seamlessly connect on-premises and cloud-based systems. You will lead the end-to-end design of complex A2A (Application-to-Application) and B2B (Business-to-Business) integrations. You will maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging technology landscapes, focusing on interoperability and long-term scalability. You will define technical direction and architectural patterns for Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. You will collaborate with product/delivery teams on user stories and solution design decisions, and partner with Enterprise Architects, stakeholders, and product teams to translate user stories into actionable, target-state solution designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or a related field, typically supported by 10+ years of IT experience with a heavy focus on system integrations.
• Excellent technical understanding of the primary technology that they are responsible
• Good knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Able to work in an unstructured, changing environment
• Exceptional ability to synthesize abstract concepts and communicate them clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with hands-on experience in platforms like Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Strong understanding of EAI, ESB, SOA, and API-led connectivity
• Deep knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, flat files, and EDI (X12, EDIFACT).
• Solution Design Documentation
• Technical Specifications
• System Integration Plans
• Security & Compliance Guidelines
• Testing & Quality Management Plans
• Deployment & Implementation Plans
• Technical Presentations & Stakeholder Communication
• Change Management & Release Plans
• Customer focus
• Tech Savvy
• Collaborates
• Manages Conflict
• Manages Ambiguity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble learning

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of many different systems supporting our business partners within the company
• Knowledge of agile principles and development practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team skills (with both tech and business stakeholders)

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of complex A2A (Application-to-Application) and B2B (Business-to-Business) integrations
• Design robust solutions for hybrid environments, specifically integrating legacy on-premises systems with Azure and other cloud platforms
• Maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging technology landscapes, focusing on interoperability and long-term scalability.
• Define technical direction and architectural patterns for Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Collaborates with product / delivery teams on user stories and solution design decisions
• Partner with Enterprise Architects, stakeholders, and product teams to translate user stories into actionable, target-state solution designs

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior