Open-Source Integration Architect (Remote)

BAE Systems Plc•Fort Walton Beach, FL

62d•$77,814 - $132,283•Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced Open-Source Integration Architect to influence the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available open-source integration solutions for our growing Enterprise Integration Services team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in open-source technologies and a strong background in CI/CD pipelines and production deployments.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
A minimum of 4 years of experience with software development, installation, and configuration management.
Minimum 3 years of experience in system and application integration, with a strong focus on open-source platforms.
Essential: 2+ years of hands-on experience with open-source integration platforms such as Apache Camel, Apache Kafka, etc.
Strong understanding of integration architectures, including pub/sub, API gateways, and canonical standards.
Proven experience with CI/CD and production deployments, specifically with Git and either Flex Deploy or Jenkins.
Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps principles and tools.
Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for integration solutions.
Experience with historian concepts, monitoring (SolarWinds, Splunk) and logging tools.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience working with software, including development, configuration management, and production support.
At least 4 years of experience in system and application integration with a focus on open-source integration platforms.
Experience with webMethods is a bonus.
Familiarity with on-premise, VM-based UNIX operating systems and the ability to develop and debug basic shell scripts.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
Experience designing and supporting hybrid integration solutions involving on-premise and cloud components.
Strong understanding of security protocols and the ability to collaborate with external partners on authentication and authorization design.

Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end open-source integration solutions using platforms like Apache Camel, Apache Kafka, and similar technologies.
Lead the architecture and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for integration solutions to ensure efficient and reliable production deployments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration requirements and develop technical solutions that meet business needs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and deployment guides.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on open-source integration projects, enforcing best practices and open-source compliance.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues in production environments, working with development and operations teams to implement fixes and enhancements.
Develop and maintain testing and validation procedures to ensure solution quality and reliability.
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in open-source integration, applying new knowledge to continuously improve existing solutions and develop innovative ones.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards