How to hire a lead integrator

How to hire a lead integrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead integrator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your lead integrator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a lead integrator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect lead integrator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of lead integrators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lead Integrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Integrator	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$39-70
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54
   SAP Consultant	An SAP consultant is responsible for analyzing, designing, and configuring new computer software and systems in agreement with their clients' or employer's specifications, as well as create programs, interfaces, and forms. They also check new interfaces to make sure that system workflows are optimized and work well with end-users, then make modifications as requested and get feedback... Show more	$32-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Architecture
   • API
   • Onsite
   • Project Management
   • ERP
   • Web Services
   • HR
   • XML
   • PeopleSoft
   • Troubleshoot
   • ETL
   • BI
   • Technical Design

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage middleware development team comprise of off-shore and on-shore technical and management resources including client and external contractors.
   • Design and manage wireless infrastructure using WPA2 encryption and a centralize authentication using SSL and a user base lightweight directory database.
   • Maintain software change revisions for all PLC's and HMI's.
   • Develop custom reports to assist QA and parallel testing of payroll posting documents at wage type and employee personnel structure level.
   • Install and configure Linux systems and software
   • Network are a static, TCP/IP LAN configuration.

   More lead integrator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead integrator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A lead integrator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, lead integrators' average salary in hawaii is 36% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead integrators 44% less than senior-level lead integrators.
   • Certifications. A lead integrator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a lead integrator's salary.

   Average lead integrator salary

   $110,321yearly

   $53.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead integrator salary

   $82,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 14, 2026

   Average lead integrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$145,844	$70
   2	Washington	$117,290	$56
   3	Massachusetts	$115,365	$55
   4	Connecticut	$113,682	$55
   5	Utah	$112,896	$54
   6	Texas	$111,804	$54
   7	New Jersey	$111,785	$54
   8	Delaware	$110,828	$53
   9	New York	$109,028	$52
   10	Pennsylvania	$108,787	$52
   11	Arizona	$107,869	$52
   12	Colorado	$107,526	$52
   13	District of Columbia	$107,239	$52
   14	Virginia	$105,808	$51
   15	Ohio	$103,910	$50
   16	Wisconsin	$103,287	$50
   17	Illinois	$102,102	$49
   18	North Carolina	$101,179	$49
   19	Florida	$100,188	$48
   20	Minnesota	$99,464	$48

   Average lead integrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$158,550	$76.23	42
   2	California Resources	$152,091	$73.12
   3	Google	$148,129	$71.22	24
   4	DoorDash	$143,251	$68.87
   5	Chegg	$142,844	$68.67
   6	BP America Inc	$135,331	$65.06
   7	Citi	$135,057	$64.93	11
   8	PayPal	$134,274	$64.55
   9	MUFG EMEA	$131,789	$63.36
   10	Applied Materials	$131,084	$63.02
   11	Genentech	$130,313	$62.65	44
   12	Sungard Availability Services	$129,632	$62.32
   13	Koch Industries	$129,317	$62.17
   14	McKinsey & Company Inc	$129,123	$62.08
   15	State Street	$128,245	$61.66	1
   16	Cisco	$128,195	$61.63	40
   17	Microsoft	$128,123	$61.60
   18	Amazon	$127,317	$61.21	51
   19	CyberCoders	$126,367	$60.75
   20	Nutanix	$125,851	$60.51

4. Writing a lead integrator job description

   A lead integrator 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. Below, you can find an example of a lead integrator job description:

   Lead integrator job description example

   Lead Analyst, Data Transfer, Integration & Quality - Data Lineage Maintenance and Testing
   
   Who we are:
   
   BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
   
   What we do:
   
   The Pershing Data Governance Office handles data governance for all Pershing businesses globally inclusive of topics such as implementation of enterprise data framework and policies for our line of business, establishing and maintaining corresponding LOB-level policies and procedures, monitoring data related risk and establishing / reviewing controls, and ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance around data. The group works with business data owners and technology counterparts in advancing our maturity around data quality, information protection, and data management throughout its lifecycle and within change processes.
   
   JOB DESCRIPTION:
   
   Under moderate direction, analyzes, reconciles, troubleshoots and reviews incoming and outgoing data to ensure accurate performance/output generated by organization technology products and solutions. Tests data quality and confirms findings and conclusions with more senior team members and Compliance. Analyzes and monitors data to ensure quality of and accurate transfer, integration, translation, and reporting of data, researching anomalies as needed.
   
   Responsible for supporting the maintenance and annual testing of Data Lineage and Risk Coverage Mapping Cards that document sanctions and AML scanning. This role executes all testing, advises Compliance on any suggested changes to the cards or process improvements and ensures all procedure requirements are executed accurately, completely and timely. This role will work with business and technology owners to understand system functions, scanning processes and any upcoming efforts that could impact the documented processes. Works with Compliance to ensure all scanning expectations are appropriately documented, tested and updated as needed. Support other data quality or first line screening testing as needed.
   
   PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
   
   3-5 years of financial services work experience preferred. Experience in securities or financial services preferred. Experience with data analysis and testing preferred.
   
   BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
   
   Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find lead integrators 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 lead integrator job on Zippia to find and recruit lead integrator 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 lead integrators, 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.

   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 lead integrator 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 lead integrator

   Once you've found the lead integrator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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 lead integrator 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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