Integration Consultant-US
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Overview: This role requires an individual to assist clients in integration projects focusing on seamless technical integrations with platforms like Coupa Workday Oracle NetSuite and Ariba. The consultant will be responsible for understanding procurement processes designing integration solutions and ensuring successful implementation and adoption.
The ideal candidate will have a blend of domain expertise in procurement and hands-on experience with technical integrations including APIs web services and middleware platforms. Strong analytical skills problem-solving abilities and stakeholder management are essential for this role. He/she would work with cross-functional teams and business leads to ensure project deliverables manage risks or escalations and seek support on roadblocks.
Job Description:
Design and implement integration solutions between internal systems and third-party platforms
Design and develop custom adapters for enterprise platforms (like Coupa Workday Oracle NetSuite and Ariba) enabling efficient integration with enterprise systems
Develop standardized reusable integration templates/adapters with performance testing frameworks ensuring consistency modularity and scalability to accelerate future deployments and reduce implementation timelines.
Develop and maintain APIs (REST SOAP) and middleware solutions for real-time and batch integrations
Build data mapping transformation ETL process and validation logic using JSON XML or flat file formats.
Support data migration activities including extraction transformation and loading (ETL) to enable seamless system transitions
Contribute to internal capability building by developing reusable adapter libraries integration frameworks and best practices
Monitor integration jobs and troubleshoot failures performance issues or data mismatches
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans (unit system and user acceptance testing) to validate integration functionality performance and reliability
Monitor and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability
Requirements
Must have:
- 3-8 years of progressive experience in technical integrations for enterprise platforms (e.g. Coupa Workday Oracle NetSuite Ariba) as a functional or technical consultant
- Understanding of procurement processes and hands-on experience in procurement system integrations for both master data and transactional data
- Experience through all stages of a project lifecycle including requirements gathering integration design development integration testing and move to production
- Expertise in APIs middleware and integration tools - Coupa Workday Netsuite Ariba Oracle is desired.
- Proficiency with one or more integration platforms (e.g. MuleSoft Dell Boomi SAP PI/PO Azure Logic Apps Informatica).
- Strong experience with REST/SOAP APIs JSON XML and webhooks.
- Good knowledge of data modelling ETL concepts and scripting (Python PowerShell or Shell).
- Familiarity with message queues (e.g. Kafka RabbitMQ) and file-based integrations (SFTP).
- Experience with system authentication methods (OAuth SAML API Keys SSL).
Proven ability to build sanitize and refactor adapters for enterprise platforms with a focus on reusability modularity and performance.
Good to have
Experience with cloud environments (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and cloud-native integration tools (e.g. Workato Azure Logic Apps).
Familiarity with ERP procurement or financial systems (e.g. SAP) and their integration with procurement platforms
Knowledge of advanced security protocols and data encryption standards for secure integrations.
Certifications in integration platforms (e.g. MuleSoft Certified Developer Coupa Integration Specialist)
Educational Qualifications:
Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools
Personal Attributes:
- Strong customer-centric focus relationship management with key partners persuasive proactive and can-do attitude is a must
- English: Fluent written and oral (ability to interact with senior stakeholders)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting.
- Strong work ethics and ability to adhere to timelines
- Compassionate towards team members and colleagues
Required Skills:
Experience & Required skill: Minimum 5 years plus in similar role. Degree and Procurement certification achieved (i.e. CIPS). Experience working for an FMI ( Financial Market Infrastructure) is preferable. Coaching experience required. Knowledge skills and abilities / competencies required for successful job performance Knowledge Procurement and Supply Chain in-depth knowledge Contract Law and legal knowledge relevant to Procurement activities Experience of applying Procurement skills and techniques to positively disrupt business strategy and outcomes. Proven track record in taking ownership for resolving issues within Procurement environment. Excellent Stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain complex and multiple business stakeholder relationships. Team management or coaching initiative Commercial acumen Strong negotiation skills Ability to clearly articulate and communicate Strong decision-making attributes Project management preferable Problem solving Analytical mindset Ability to interpret a range of differing priorities Qualifications / certifications: Undergraduate Degree/CIPS accreditation desirable