Integration Architecture Manager

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products Faster Fictiv exists to help product innovators create Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv s four global manufacturing centers in India Mexico China and the U S Companies use Fictiv to access high-quality production optimize supply chain logistics and mitigate supply chain risk-ensuring they can move from prototype to full-scale manufacturing with speed and confidence To date Fictiv has delivered more than 35 million commercial and prototype parts for industries such as aerospace robotics automotive climate tech and more helping them innovate faster free up precious resources and drive profitable growth What s in it for you Opportunity To Unlock Your Creativity Think of all the times you were held back from trying new ideas because you were boxed in by bureaucratic legacy processes or old school tactics Having a growth mindset is deeply ingrained into our company culture since day 1 so Fictiv is an environment where you have the creative liberty and support of the team to try big bold ideas to achieve our sales and customer goals Opportunity To Grow Your Career There are plenty of jobs out there The question is whether any of them will help you grow in your career Will you be challenged by teammates to achieve your potential Or are they roles that will ask you to do more of what you ve already mastered At Fictiv you ll be surrounded by supportive teammates who will push you to be your best through their curiosity and passion Impact In This Role At Fictiv we enable product innovators to create Our platform accelerates product creation allowing our customers to push technological boundaries - from self-driving cars to low-cost water purification systems We re seeking an Integrations Engineering Manager to lead our integration engineering team while maintaining deep technical involvement in MuleSoft integration solutions This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management ensuring the smooth efficient and reliable operation of integration solutions while building and developing a high-performing engineering team You will be responsible for the technical architecture and team development ensuring data flows seamlessly between various systems and applications while fostering engineering excellence You will be reporting to the Director of IT Engineering What You ll Be Doing Team Leadership People Management Hire onboard and develop integration engineers creating clear career progression paths Conduct regular 1 1s performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship Set team goals manage capacity planning and align team objectives with business priorities Foster a collaborative learning-oriented culture that promotes technical excellence and innovation Partner with Product and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions Technical Leadership Architecture Define and drive the integration architecture strategy and technical roadmap Lead development of integrations between enterprise systems CRM ERP PLM and Finance systems such as Salesforce and NetSuite Provide technical guidance code reviews and architectural decisions for complex integration challenges Ensure robust and well-tested solutions with Munit and end-to-end testing Establish and enforce integration development standards patterns and best practices Remain technically involved in complex integrations troubleshooting and architectural decisions Operations Maintenance Platform Management Oversee MuleSoft integration performance health and stability using monitoring tools Lead response to integration-related incidents and ensure timely resolution Perform regular maintenance tasks including applying patches upgrades and security fixes Identify and implement optimizations for integration performance scalability and reliability Implement best practices for MuleSoft operations and infrastructure management Document operational procedures knowledge base articles and system configurations Ensure integrations meet security policies standards and compliance requirements Deployment and Release Management Lead the deployment of MuleSoft applications and integrations across different environments development testing production Understand modern software development practices including Agile CI CD and building distributed systems for scalability and resilience Coordinate with development teams to ensure smooth and successful releases Manage and maintain deployment pipelines and automation processes Strategic Business Collaboration Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions Lead integration initiatives from planning through delivery ensuring quality and timelines Communicate technical concepts project status and strategic recommendations to technical and business audiences Collaborate with vendors and support providers to optimize platform capabilities Desired Traits Management Leadership Experience 3 years of engineering management experience including hiring performance management and team development Experience managing technical teams of 3-8 engineers with demonstrated ability to scale teams Track record of building high-performing teams and developing engineering talent Experience with agile methodologies and leading cross-functional initiatives Technical Expertise 8 years of hands-on experience in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform including MuleSoft Flow development API Manager and Anypoint Studio Have earned the Mulesoft Certified Platform Architect - Level 1 certification Deep Understanding of integration patterns ESB concepts and API-led connectivity Proficiency in working with various data formats JSON XML CSV and protocols HTTP REST SOAP JMS Familiarity with cloud platforms e g AWS and MuleSoft CloudHub 2 0 Runtime Fabric Familiarity with Supply Chain-focused integrations and solutions Knowledge of monitoring tools e g Datadog etc and logging frameworks Understanding of DevOps practices CI CD pipelines and automation tools Deep understanding of networking security and infrastructure concepts Deep understanding of Mulesoft API-led connectivity integration best practices and engineering principles Familiarity with Supply Chain focused systems and integrations such as CRM ERP PLM and Finance systems Experience in creating configuring and managing API Gateway API Policies API Versioning and Contract Addition Strong understanding of relational databases and fluency with SQL Should know about creating and maintaining documentation related to services solutions and interfaces Knowledge or previous experience in designing public and private enterprise secure services using RAML and REST-based APIs and SOAP-based APIs Working experience with either Java JavaScript NET or Python Desire and ability to mentor and guide integration engineers Strong technical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a systematic approach Ability to perform root cause analysis and identify effective solutions Attention to detail and a focus on quality Operational Skills Experience in managing and supporting enterprise-level applications and integrations Ability to prioritize tasks manage incidents and work under pressure Experience with system monitoring alerting and escalation procedures Communication and Collaboration Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Interested in learning more We look forward to hearing from you soon Fictiv is transforming how the next rockets self-driving cars and life-saving robots are designed developed and delivered to customers around the world People who succeed at Fictiv are talented creative and driven to achieve professional excellence and support our vision to help product innovators create We re actively seeking teammates who Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company Excel at being part of a strong empathetic team Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect honesty collaboration and growth Have an always learning mindset that celebrates learning not just wins Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited to women members of the LGBTQ community people of color people with disabilities and veterans