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Integration Architect/Lead

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Chesapeake
Aug 05, 2025
Job Description: Our client has initiated a high-priority project to replace its legacy workforce management system, Compass-a JDA-based solution built on Blue Yonder. This mission-critical system supports every store, distribution center, and employee across the U.S. and Canada. The replacement will be Legion, a modern SaaS Workforce Management (WFM) solution, marking a strategic shift from on-premise infrastructure to a cloud-based platform. The project is in its early stages and will require strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure success. Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Integration Lead / Technical Architect to support this implementation. This role will be instrumental in defining and executing the integration strategy, working closely with developers, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless connectivity across enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities: 1. Integration Strategy & Architecture Design end-to-end integration architecture between Legion and enterprise systems (HRIS, Payroll, Time & Attendance, POS). Ensure scalable, API-first, near real-time data exchange across platforms. 2. Legacy System Assessment & Migration Planning Analyze existing JDA interfaces and dependencies. Develop migration plans for data and integrations, including scheduling rules and labor forecasts. 3. Requirements Gathering & Design Leadership Collaborate with HR, IT, Payroll, and Operations to define integration requirements. Document data sources, business logic, and compliance rules. 4. Vendor Coordination Act as the primary technical liaison with Legion and other third-party vendors. Validate integration designs and ensure adherence to enterprise standards. 5. Middleware & API Management Oversee middleware tools (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Integration Services). Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring. 6. Data Migration Execution Lead data extraction, cleansing, and transformation from JDA to Legion. Ensure accurate mapping and validation of migrated data. 7. Testing & Validation Define and execute integration testing plans (unit, system, UAT). Ensure traceability and accuracy of data flows. 8. Cutover & Go-Live Support Develop and manage integration cutover plans. Provide hypercare support post go-live. 9. Post-Go-Live Monitoring Set up dashboards and alerts for integration health. Implement proactive error detection and performance tuning. 10. Security & Compliance Ensure secure data transmission and compliance with PII, GDPR, and labor laws. Support SSO and identity management integrations. 11. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Create detailed integration documentation and runbooks. Train internal IT teams for ongoing support. 12. Stakeholder Communication Provide regular updates to project leadership. Raise risks and coordinate across cross-functional teams Qualifications: Proven experience in technical architecture and integration leadership preferably in WFM or HRIS systems, and payroll platforms Hands-on experience with middleware platforms and API management. Strong understanding of SaaS implementations and legacy system migrations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with Legion, JDA (Blue Yonder), Oracle HCM, ADP, Workday, or Kronos is a plus. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.