 
        
        Deliver seamless integration solutions that connect various systems and applications across the organisation. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor a team of engineers and managed service providers.
As an Integration Specialist, you will work closely with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to ensure seamless data flow, system interoperability, process and workflow automation and the successful delivery of integration projects.
The key accountabilities for this role include:
- Partner with technology teams to develop and implement strategic technology plans for integration services that align with business objectives
- Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with key technology members and business stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication of the status of service-related issues and proactively obtaining feedback to drive continuous improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and address technology infrastructure needs and provide technical guidance for projects and initiatives
- Lead the full lifecycle of integration projects, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and support
- Develop and maintain integration patterns, standards, and best practices
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of integration solutions that meet business requirements and SLAs
- Manage and coordinate the work of integration developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and project timelines
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of organisations' integration and automation platforms (e.g., IBM MQ, IBM Integration bus, Workato, Kafka, Power Automate, Nintex)
Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home providing appropriate work-life balance
Parental leave policy of 18 weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3 weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices driving change in the retail landscape
Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
This role requires a strong understanding of integration patterns, API design principles, microservices architecture, and event-driven architecture. Experience working within similar corporate environments is essential.
Proficiency in automation platforms, knowledge of cloud platforms, and understanding of cloud-native architectures are also required.