Lead Engineer, Integration

Dutch Bros Coffee•Phoenix, NV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Integration Lead to help us design and develop integration solutions that seamlessly connect various systems across the enterprise in our ongoing modernization efforts. The Integration Architect will design and lead enterprise-scale integration solutions across microservices, APIs, and real-time streaming platforms. This role requires deep expertise in Kafka architecture, batch and real-time integrations, and large-scale data ingestion. The ideal candidate will work closely with vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams to define integration strategies, tooling, licensing, and scalable architecture models. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an evolving environment, is eager to learn, and is ready to contribute innovative ideas. If you’re humble, hungry, and excited to grow your skills, we’d love to have you join our team!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related fields (Computer Science, Engineering, Education, Business, Technical, Information Technology, Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer), or 10 years of related experience.
Strong experience in API development (RESTful and SOAP), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and microservices architecture.
ETL experience with Talend, Informatica, Matillion, Workato or similar tools, required
Proficiency in real-time data integration, event-driven architectures, and modern integration tools.
Strong expertise in Kafka architecture, including Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, and Kafka Connect.
Solid experience with Kubernetes (K8s) for deploying, scaling, and managing integrations.
Strong background in ETL/ELT processes, real-time data processing, DataOps practices
Experience with API management tools.
Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
Strong understanding of security, authentication, and authorization in integration platforms (OAuth, JWT, API Gateway, etc.).
Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm).
Ability to clearly communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to Learn
Innovative Thinker
Coachable & Humble
Hungry for Success
Vendor Relationships

Responsibilities

Architect scalable and secure integration frameworks that support API-based integrations, real-time data pipelines, batch processing, and cloud-native environments.
Develop RESTful and SOAP APIs for system integrations with a focus on performance and reliability.
Design and optimize ETL/ELT processes, ensuring efficient data flow across platforms using tools like Fivetran, MuleSoft, Boomi, Talend, Informatica.
Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Kubernetes) to deploy and manage integration solutions.
Implement real-time data pipelines and event-driven architectures to ensure continuous data flow.
Enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with standards like GDPR and CCPA.
Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure integration strategies align with business needs and objectives.
Embrace opportunities to continuously learn and evolve your technical skillset while contributing to team success.
Design solutions that directly support data-driven decision-making and business objectives.
Evaluate, recommend, and scale integration platforms, working closely with vendors on licensing and commercial models.
Design fault-tolerant, high-throughput integration solutions with efficient monitoring and alerting mechanisms.