How to hire an integration architect

How to hire an integration architect, step by step

Here's a step-by-step integration architect hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   An integration architect's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, integration architects 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.

   This list presents integration architect salaries for various positions.

   Type of Integration Architect	Description	Hourly rate
   Integration Architect	Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures.	$38-71
   Job Captain	A Job Captain is responsible for overseeing the drafting process of a project and completing outstanding items or tasks that remain to be accomplished. They take direction from the Project Manager, the Project Architect, and/or the Architect of Record.	$24-46
   Architectural Consultant	An architectural consultant is a professional who owns or works for an independent architecture or multidisciplinary design firm to develop innovative building design solutions. The essential skills that an architectural consultant should possess to accomplish his/her or her responsibilities include good creative ability and strong organizational, technical, and visualization skills... Show more	$19-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • API
   • Java
   • Linux
   • SOA
   • Pre Sales
   • Infrastructure
   • Saas
   • MDM
   • Middleware
   • Integration Solutions
   • Unix
   • Http
   • Web Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide insight and manage all technology relate aspects with presentations and communications at Sr. management and CxO level.
   • Automate the validation process using PERL scripts to validate the metrics between DB2, SQL server sources and Teradata EDW.
   • Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider monetary factors of Java program.
   • Involve in converting data formats such as XML, CSV, EDI and JSON.
   • Source system analysis and data profiling.
   • Import metadata from sources like DB2 and flat files.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your integration architect job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An integration architect salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, integration architects' average salary in idaho is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level integration architects earn 46% less than senior-level integration architects.
   • Certifications. An integration architect with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an integration architect's salary.

   Average integration architect salary

   $109,630yearly

   $52.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level integration architect salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average integration architect salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$137,490	$66
   2	New Hampshire	$118,191	$57
   3	Massachusetts	$115,795	$56
   4	District of Columbia	$113,051	$54
   5	Washington	$113,036	$54
   6	New York	$112,885	$54
   7	Virginia	$107,536	$52
   8	Arizona	$107,211	$52
   9	Georgia	$106,929	$51
   10	Ohio	$106,688	$51
   11	Connecticut	$105,991	$51
   12	Pennsylvania	$105,684	$51
   13	Colorado	$104,740	$50
   14	Utah	$104,503	$50
   15	South Carolina	$103,850	$50
   16	Maryland	$103,345	$50
   17	Illinois	$102,639	$49
   18	Minnesota	$102,006	$49
   19	West Virginia	$101,004	$49
   20	Missouri	$99,073	$48

   Average integration architect salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$164,042	$78.87	54
   2	eBay	$151,531	$72.85
   3	Apple	$149,647	$71.95	124
   4	Levi Strauss & Co.	$148,787	$71.53
   5	Databricks	$143,901	$69.18	35
   6	Cisco	$143,701	$69.09	41
   7	Datadog	$143,321	$68.90	3
   8	Koch Industries	$142,335	$68.43	1
   9	Southern California Edison	$141,925	$68.23
   10	Microsoft	$140,810	$67.70	126
   11	Avon Product	$138,245	$66.46
   12	Nike	$138,005	$66.35
   13	Conga	$137,798	$66.25	1
   14	Cargill	$137,763	$66.23	6
   15	Ziff Davis	$136,724	$65.73
   16	Glassdoor	$136,026	$65.40
   17	MasterBrand Cabinets	$135,812	$65.29
   18	Rivian	$134,532	$64.68	10
   19	Walmart	$134,320	$64.58	19
   20	Clean Harbors	$134,237	$64.54	2

4. Writing an integration architect job description

   A job description for an integration architect 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 integration architect job description:

   Integration architect job description example

   The Opportunity
   
   The position is for an Integration Architect to work on the implementation of FICO software at financial institutions in EMEA. The Integration Architect must be technically proficient in J2EE, Rapid Applications Development RAD, Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) RDBMS and Cloud technology and will work on site, primarily on UNIX, Linux or Windows platforms. The architect forms part of a team that will manage the entire implementation process from project inception to the point the client goes live. Close interaction and collaboration with our clients are key to ensuring customer satisfaction and success for both our clients and FICO.
   
   What You'll Do
   Design of the entire technical solution Technical Lead for the FICO engagement, coordinating all technical effort with more junior and offshore technical team members Assist in Integration of the FICO suite of products with backend client systems Consult on installation and configuration of FICO software Consult on installation and configuration of J2EE Application Servers such as WebSphere, JBoss and WebLogicAdvanced configuration and performance troubleshooting of RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server or DB2On and off-site support for FICO products for the duration of the project Delivering consultancy on FICO technology and related platforms Delivering ‘health-checks' on existing installations Advise on configuration of in-house test systems Balancing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously. Easily switch from one agenda to another.Producing effort estimates for existing clients or prospects Producing technical design and specification documents Understanding and communicating both business and technical objectives from multiple perspectives including client view, internal development view, and operational and support view.Seeking out clarification and examples when necessary.Constantly seeking out and improving product and technical knowledge.Constantly seeking out, contributing and implementing ideas for process improvements, more efficient use of resources, product enhancements, improved communications and quicker issue-resolution.Participating in quality assurance test planning, technical publications development, system design sessions, implementation planning, and other phases of software development lifecycle as needed.
   Building relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders from senior executive to support desk. Leveraging these relationships effectively to validate assumptions, acquire useful information, negotiate among competing objectives, resolve issues, manage change, agree to direction and achieve consensus.Ensuring completion of high-quality deliverables within time-constraints.Facilitating discussions remotely (via teleconference) to obtain approval on the requirements from all stakeholders.
   
   What We're Seeking
   Technically related degree or equivalent work experience Extensive experience of working in IT on multiple platforms (Unix, Linux or Windows) either supporting or implementing client/server solutions.Excellent communication and client facing skills Demonstrated exposure to Service-Oriented ArchitectureDemonstrated exposure to cloud deployments and technology Excellent systems administration skills on one of the following platforms: Unix, Linux or WindowsExcellent systems administration skills on WAS, JBoss or WebLogicDatabase administration skills on one of the following RDBMSs: Oracle, SQL Server or DB2Skills in Java programming Excellent SQL skills.Excellent shell scripting skills Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Good understanding of J2EE principals and Java programing Good understanding of High Availability configurations Good understanding of internet/web technologies such as HTML, SSL, TCP/IP, XML, SOAP, REST, JSON, etc.Excellent technical writing and business communications skills Self-directed Excellent inter-personal skills, comfortable and successful establishing professional relationships especially remotely (electronic, phone, written…) Demonstrated ability to meet critical time-sensitive objectives, emphasis on planning skills Excellent team participant Ability to coordinate a small (1-5 members) technical team Excellent understanding to Object Oriented Design (OOD) Significant Architecture Experience
   
   Advantageous:
   
   Knowledge of the following:
   Business Rules Management SystemsOriginationsAccount ManagementCloud technology
   
   Personal Characteristics:
   The candidate should have sound communications and writing skills in English
   The position involves working on multiple client engagements at the same time therefore the candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage their own time, and manage client expectations as well as those of other engagement team members The candidate should also demonstrate excellent team working skills, being professional and personable at all times, and show that they are self-motivated, can work independently of others and take responsibility themselves for any technical issues that occur during the engagement
   
   Our Offer to You
   Flexible working practices, a lucrative base salary and bonus package, enhanced family leave policies.A culture and work environment strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.The opportunity to make a difference by leveraging your unique strengths.Opportunities to give back to your community, social events with colleagues.
   
   Why Make a Move to FICO?
   
   At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today - Big Data analytics. You'll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive and prescriptive modeling, and much more.
   FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:
   Credit Scoring - 150+ billion FICO Scores have been sold to date, making it the most used credit score in the world.Fraud Detection and Security - 2.6+ billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.Lending - 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.Anti-Money Laundering - our solutions check more than half a billion transactions a day to prevent criminal schemes such as terrorist financing
   
   Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO's solutions, placing us among the world's top 100 software companies by revenue. We support many of the world's largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success.
   
   Our success is dependent on really talented people - just like you - who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that's nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We'll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career. Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!
   
   Learn more about how you can fulfill your potential at www.fico.com/Careers
   
   FICO values the benefit that diversity and a culture of inclusion bring to our workplace. We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and we're proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   To find integration architects 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 integration architects they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level integration architects 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your integration architect job on Zippia to find and recruit integration architect candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as aaonetwork, aia , ala , an jobs, archareer .
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting integration architects requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 integration architect

   Once you've selected the best integration architect candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new integration architect. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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