How to hire an integration specialist

How to hire an integration specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step integration specialist 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 specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new integration specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The integration specialist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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

   Here's a comparison of integration specialist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Integration Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Integration Specialist	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$29-60
   Systems Integration Engineer	A systems integration engineer is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and performance of the control systems to support business operations and requirements. Systems integration engineers develop technical solutions from business initiatives that would maximize a team's productivity and increase target performance... Show more	$37-67
   Integration Engineer	An integration engineer specializes in developing programs and projects to improve business systems for optimal processes. Their responsibilities revolve around meeting with clients to determine their needs, coordinating with analysts to identify the company's strengths and weaknesses, implementing various solutions for business processes, and performing corrective measures as needed... Show more	$35-63

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • API
   • Java
   • Customer Service
   • Architecture
   • Patients
   • Project Management
   • Client Facing
   • Party Vendors
   • Salesforce
   • Troubleshoot
   • ERP
   • Technical Support
   • Data Analysis
   • XML

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   Responsibilities:

   • Set up and manage the Linux/Apache servers and create the applications using PHP, MySql, CSS, and XHTML.
   • Manage inbound and outbound feeds containing client product information and finished/outbound video products, including JavaScript delivery of products.
   • Design and manage wireless infrastructure using WPA2 encryption and a centralize authentication using SSL and a user base lightweight directory database.
   • Manage multiple database platforms for potential performance issues, while conducting research and resolution with attention to detail and thorough documentation.
   • Project management (all phases of the SDLC).
   • Design a Visio template for detail site drawings.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, integration specialists' average salary in nebraska is 43% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level integration specialists earn 50% less than senior-level integration specialists.
   • Certifications. An integration specialist 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 specialist's salary.

   Average integration specialist salary

   $88,271yearly

   $42.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level integration specialist salary

   $62,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average integration specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$108,277	$52
   2	New York	$101,149	$49
   3	Maryland	$99,439	$48
   4	District of Columbia	$97,810	$47
   5	Rhode Island	$97,242	$47
   6	Massachusetts	$95,991	$46
   7	Pennsylvania	$94,673	$46
   8	Virginia	$93,070	$45
   9	Texas	$92,289	$44
   10	Delaware	$90,236	$43
   11	Washington	$90,065	$43
   12	Maine	$89,916	$43
   13	Connecticut	$89,902	$43
   14	Louisiana	$88,322	$42
   15	Florida	$84,394	$41
   16	Ohio	$82,815	$40
   17	Arizona	$82,242	$40
   18	North Carolina	$81,614	$39
   19	Oklahoma	$81,050	$39
   20	Illinois	$79,695	$38

   Average integration specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$133,063	$63.97	5
   2	Meta	$128,651	$61.85	41
   3	BP America Inc	$127,781	$61.43	1
   4	Dropbox	$126,516	$60.83
   5	Cloudflare	$126,028	$60.59	8
   6	UMS Group	$124,809	$60.00	2
   7	2H Offshore	$123,050	$59.16
   8	PEAK6	$120,964	$58.16	1
   9	ConocoPhillips	$119,488	$57.45
   10	Bloomberg	$117,379	$56.43	22
   11	PDI	$116,641	$56.08
   12	Cradlepoint	$116,120	$55.83
   13	HollyFrontier	$115,817	$55.68
   14	ICAP	$115,789	$55.67
   15	Warner Bros.	$115,594	$55.57	16
   16	PitchBook Data	$114,704	$55.15	1
   17	MUFG EMEA	$112,707	$54.19
   18	SAP	$112,209	$53.95	22
   19	Inter-American Development Bank	$112,041	$53.87
   20	Nokia	$111,131	$53.43	3

4. Writing an integration specialist job description

   An integration specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an integration specialist job description:

   Integration specialist job description example

   We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA's first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.
   V-280 Propulsion Systems Integration Engineer:
   
   Bell is seeking team-oriented Propulsion Systems Engineers to join Bell's V-280 FLRAA (Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft) team. These positions will support the development, qualification, and test of the FLRAA aircraft. These positions will be part of a diverse team of engineers designing and analyzing propulsion systems, including: gas turbine engines, engine controllers, inlets, exhausts, heat exchangers, blowers, and fire protection systems. For each of these components, the propulsion systems team is responsible for: The technical management of suppliers for both simple and complex components The project management of component development, qualification and delivery required to meet aircraft first flight. Auditing supplier performance analysis and developing integrated performance analysis using a broad range of 1-D tools Conducting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and conjugate heat transfer (CHT) analysis to produce high fidelity solutions, supporting the 3-D aerothermal integration of these components Integrating supplier electrical and data interfaces into the aircraft to allow for successful control and data management Planning, support, and analysis of component, subsystem, and aircraft test activities Supporting the mechanical integration of these components into the aircraft
   
   Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline is required. A degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience is required. All levels of experience beyond 3 years will be considered. Position Qualifications:
   
   Candidates are required to have experience with the technical management of suppliers: Managing tasking between a supplier and your company. This includes the usage of traditional tools such as a rolling action item list (RAIL) Developing a working level relationship with individuals at a supplier Authoring a supplier statement of work and dispositioning Subcontract Data Requirements Lists ( SDRLs) Conducting internal and supplier coordination to develop requirements and interface control documents Creating, updating, and releasing subsystem and component specifications through Cameo or an equivalent tool It is preferred that candidates have some experience with project management, performance analysis, or CFD/CHT analysis.
   
   Project management: Developing and interpreting integrated master schedule using Primavera P6 or an equivalent tool Operating as a work package lead or control account manager for a program utilizing the earned value management system Performance analysis: Developing a 1-D performance analysis model for a gas turbine engine using NPSS or an equivalent tool Integrating compressor and turbine component maps and efficiencies into a 1-D performance model Developing and integrating engine inlet recovery and backpressure characteristics into a 1-D performance model Conducting initial inlet sizing of ram, semi-ram, and flush inlets based on industry standard loss characteristics CFD/CHT analysis: De-featuring geometries using Space Claim or an equivalent tool Creating and refining 3-D meshes to enable CFD and CHT analysis Conducting steady and transient CFD and CHT analyses using Fluent or an equivalent tool Post-processing CFD and CHT results to inform the design through geometry changes and creation of 1-D characteristics Textron Relocation Assistance policy is in effect / applies for this position for candidates who qualify
   
   Our most cherished core value is to Lift Each Other up, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find integration specialists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your integration specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit integration specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit integration specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview integration specialist candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • 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 integration specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect integration specialist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new integration specialist. 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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