Integrations Engineer

Block

Full-time - Mid Level

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About the position

The Integration Engineer at Block is responsible for managing and delivering core services and APIs that form the backbone of the enterprise data infrastructure. This role involves working with various platforms, APIs, databases, and data formats to ensure optimal efficiency and high fidelity of data and business processes within the Enterprise Applications Ecosystem. The engineer will develop and maintain crucial integrations that connect and support the Block Enterprise Application Ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of integration strategies, platform standards, and best practices.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing technology solutions within the integration domain.
• Follow and apply established standards and guidelines for API development.
• Support the integration team in delivering complex projects by providing hands-on technical guidance.
• Collaborate with the team to address business challenges through effective integration solutions.
• Translate business requirements into practical and scalable integration designs.
• Work closely with IT and business functions to ensure consistency and quality in integration solutions.
• Develop reusable assets, components, and frameworks to support API and integration projects.
• Adhere to established design and development patterns, ensuring high standards in all work.
• Assist in mentoring team members on development concepts and technical skills.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years Integration experience in transforming complex strategic business requirements into workable technology solutions
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns
• Experience with data modeling a plus
• Experience with AWS and Mulesoft a plus
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and API strategy development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with the entire API development lifecycle from design & build to governance & management
• Experience with common relational database technologies such as Oracle and MySQL
• Experience integrating with SaaS solutions like Salesforce, Oracle Cloud ERP, and Workday
• Experience with common web connectivity and integration standards/protocols such as XML, SOAP, REST, JSON, and JDBC
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD concepts, and build pipelines using BuildKite and Maven

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g. Datadog, Sentry)
• Familiarity with Ruby, JavaScript, and Java

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market conditions and location
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements