How to hire an application integration engineer

How to hire an application integration engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step application integration engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an application integration engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new application integration engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the application integration engineer you need to hire. Certain application integration engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An application integration engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, application integration engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of application integration engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Application Integration Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Application Integration Engineer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$38-63
   SQL Server Developer	A structured query language (SQL) server developer is a specialist who is tasked to develop and maintain systems to store, organize, and access databases. With their experience in data architect and management, SQL server developers can develop and scale SQL databases based on the needs of their organization... Show more	$34-54
   Software Developer	A software developer is responsible for designing application systems to support the user and business' needs. Duties of a software developer include testing software codes, performing diagnostic programs and troubleshooting, interpreting system data and establishing efficient parameters, and ensuring the compatibility of the systems... Show more	$32-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Project Management
   • Application Integration
   • API
   • Application Development
   • Application Issues
   • Security Issues
   • SQL Server
   • JavaScript
   • Windows Server
   • Linux
   • XML
   • CSS
   • SSL

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   Responsibilities:

   • Focuse on delivering engine, air handling, after-treatment and controls architecture recommendations to achieve cost reduction and fuel economy improvements.
   • Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues relate to XML configurations, SSL certificates, and network relate issues.
   • Port an OpenVMS application to Tru64 Unix using Korn shell scripting.
   • Develop XSL for integrating the XML output for printing over the base document.
   • Support and troubleshoot service provisioning functions.
   • Migrate a telecommunications application over to Tru64 Unix.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the application integration engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An application integration engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an application integration engineer in Kansas may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level application integration engineer. Additionally, an application integration engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average application integration engineer salary

   $103,379yearly

   $49.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level application integration engineer salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average application integration engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$125,552	$60
   2	Massachusetts	$117,911	$57
   3	Washington	$115,422	$55
   4	Oregon	$111,393	$54
   5	Utah	$104,724	$50
   6	District of Columbia	$103,100	$50
   7	New York	$102,289	$49
   8	New Jersey	$99,460	$48
   9	Texas	$98,751	$47
   10	Georgia	$97,534	$47
   11	Florida	$97,007	$47
   12	Colorado	$96,051	$46
   13	North Carolina	$92,834	$45
   14	Wisconsin	$92,043	$44
   15	Minnesota	$90,119	$43
   16	Illinois	$87,543	$42
   17	Ohio	$87,462	$42
   18	Indiana	$82,853	$40
   19	Tennessee	$82,709	$40

   Average application integration engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$140,078	$67.35	298
   2	LendingClub	$126,921	$61.02	1
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$122,885	$59.08	388
   4	PlayStation	$121,557	$58.44	11
   5	VF	$113,973	$54.79
   6	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$111,695	$53.70	2
   7	Baystate Health	$111,626	$53.67
   8	Rapid7	$110,643	$53.19	1
   9	Randstad North America, Inc.	$109,129	$52.47	12
   10	Mylan	$107,749	$51.80
   11	FIS	$106,986	$51.44	7
   12	Cadence Design Systems	$105,595	$50.77	50
   13	E La Carte Inc.	$105,498	$50.72
   14	Populus Group	$104,247	$50.12
   15	Intermountain Healthcare	$103,731	$49.87
   16	Business Impact Group	$103,349	$49.69	3
   17	Synopsys	$103,128	$49.58	3
   18	PropLogix	$103,022	$49.53
   19	Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories	$102,965	$49.50	27
   20	Barracuda Networks	$102,901	$49.47	1

4. Writing an application integration engineer job description

   A job description for an application integration engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an application integration engineer job description:

   Application integration engineer job description example

   As a member of our Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate about solving business problems through innovation & engineering practices. You will be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals.
   
   As an Applications Integrations Engineer you will work on implementation, integration and deployment of complex internally developed and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions in distributed, highly available environments. You will be an integral contributor in working with external and internal partners on the implementation of the cutting-edge physical security solutions using Agile practices, enabling the firm's multi-cloud strategy through public cloud adoption, and driving firm-wide initiatives forward by modernizing our technology applications and tools.
   Responsibilities
   Adhere to architecture standards, risk management, security guidelines and data management policies. Be responsible for the overall implementation, integration components and configuration of 3rd party and in-house solutions. Take ownership and accountability for the deliverables in all phases of the development lifecycle. Be responsible for planning and delivery of the large-scale, distributed application and hardware upgrades. Work closely with Product Owners to understand LOB technology drivers, requirements, issues and product backlog. Develop and implement custom reports based on LOB requirements Work with internal and external interface partners to create, test and maintain application interfaces. Partner with internal and external teams on the performance and end-to-end integration testing efforts. Identify bottlenecks, opportunities for optimization, and capacity demands. Provide application expertise and troubleshooting support for complex issues escalated by the users and production support. Design automated software and product upgrades, change management, and release management solutions
   This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
   BS/BA degree or equivalent experience Logic based problem-solving, analytical and excellent written/verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and manage self to deliver on assigned tasks, projects and objectives Knowledge of industry wide technology trends and best practices Working proficiency in developmental toolsets Knowledge and experience working in an Agile environment Familiar with development tools such as Jenkins, Git/BitBucket, Jira, etc. Knowledge of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines 5+ years of experience with server based Operating Systems such as Windows 2016/2019 (Red Hat Linux/Unix a plus) 5+ years with database systems such as Oracle and SQL Server Practical working experience with high-availability (clusters, failover) and networking (latency, load balancing, firewall) concepts Knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, database design and data warehousing. Expertise in at least one technology stack designing, coding, testing, and delivering software Experience with reporting, business Intelligence and visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, Cognos, etc.) Experience with functional, user acceptance and performance testing. Ability to quickly develop subject matter expertise and working knowledge of business processes; i.e., the ability to understand 'the business' and the impact of technology solutions Good understanding of Cloud technologies and Cloud computing platforms Cloud Certification is a plus
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find application integration engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any application integration engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level application integration engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find application integration engineer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit application integration engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with application integration engineer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new application integration engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the application integration engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new application integration engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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