Solution Architect Lead - Integration Airport

Lead Solution Architect - IntegrationAviation Technology - Integration Architecture - APIs, Messaging & InteroperabilityJob TitleLead Solution Architect - IntegrationFunctionSolution Architecture / Integration / Aviation & TransportReports ToChief Architect / Lead Solution Architect - AirportsLevelPrincipal / SeniorDirect ReportsIntegration ArchitectsLocationHybrid - with travel to airport sites as requiredEmployment TypeFull-time, permanentRole PurposeThe Lead Solution Architect - Integration owns the integration and interoperability architecture that connects the airport ecosystem - airport, airlines, ground handlers, government, retail and partners - through robust, secure and scalable integration patterns.The role leads integration design and standards, governs the integration team, and ensures seamless, resilient data flow across a complex, multi-vendor landscape in a 24/7 environment.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration ArchitectureOwn the integration architecture, patterns and standards (APIs, ESB/iPaaS, messaging, event-driven, streaming).Design interfaces across airport operational systems and external stakeholders, applying industry standards (IATA, A-CDM).Own integration blueprints, API contracts and interface specifications.Resilience, Security & OperationsDesign integrations for high availability, throughput, error handling and failover.Embed security and data protection into integration flows.Define monitoring, logging and observability for interfaces.Leadership & DeliveryLead and mentor integration architects; govern integration quality.Support estimation, planning and risk for the integration domain.Engage stakeholders and vendors across the ecosystem.Skills & ExperienceEssentialIntegration architecture: Extensive experience leading complex, multi-system integration on large programs.Patterns & tooling: Deep knowledge of APIs/REST, ESB/iPaaS (MuleSoft, Azure Integration, Boomi), messaging (Kafka, MQ), event-driven design.Interfaces & data: Skill in interface specification, data mapping, API design and contract management.Resilience & security: Designing resilient, secure integrations for mission-critical 24/7 systems.Leadership & communication: Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders/vendors.DesirableKnowledge of aviation standards/systems (IATA messaging, A-CDM, AODB, BHS/BRS, CUPPS/CUSS).Integration/cloud certifications (MuleSoft, Azure, AWS).Experience in aviation, transport or critical-infrastructure environments.Exposure to OT/IoT integration and MSI operating models.QualificationsDegree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).Integration, cloud and/or security certifications strongly preferred.Key CompetenciesIntegration and systems thinking - design leadership - precision - security mindset - collaboration across vendors - clear communication - resilience.