Integration Engineer

Job Summary

VARITE is seeking an Integration Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The client manages a central banking system of the United States. VARITE provides global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Platform Development & Integration:
  • Design, develop, and maintain file-based integration services using AWS Transfer Family supporting SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and AS2 protocols
  • Develop and deploy AWS Lambda functions using Python for workflow automation and file processing
  • Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, IAM roles/policies, Security Groups, Load Balancers, Route53, and SNS
  • Build self-service integration capabilities using native AWS services
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture & Standards:
  • Establish and maintain integration architecture guidelines, principles, and best practices for cloud migration initiatives
  • Lead technical discussions across product teams to ensure consistent implementation patterns
  • Design high-availability, load-balanced solutions with automated failover capabilities
  • Ensure solutions comply with Bank security policies and risk management requirements
• Operations & Support:
  • Provide end-to-end support for integration solutions including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
  • Develop custom monitoring and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Grafana, and other monitoring platforms
  • Participate in on-call rotation for 24x7 production support
  • Conduct root cause analysis for defects and incidents; implement preventive measures
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and follow team development best practices using version control systems (Git)
  • Identify and address technical debt while balancing feature delivery
  • Escalate risk-based decisions appropriately through established channels

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 2+ years of software development or systems integration experience
• 2+ years of enterprise file transfer experience (any platform/technology)
• 2+ years designing and implementing file-based integration services using AWS Transfer Family (SFTP, FTPS), Lambda/Python, and SNS
• 1+ years Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and GitLab CI/CD
• Working knowledge of security protocols (TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, CloudWatch, or similar)
• Experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow or similar)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with intent to become a U.S. Citizen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• Availability for on-call rotation support

Preferred

• 3+ years hands-on experience with enterprise file transfer platforms (IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, or similar)
• 2+ years experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) in hybrid environments (On-Premises and AWS EC2)
• Experience with IBM Secure Proxy, Axway Secure Transport, Connect:Direct, or Sterling Control Center
• Knowledge of banking/financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, SOX, data privacy)
• Familiarity with Dynatrace APM or similar application performance monitoring tools
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or Security Specialty)
• Experience in mission-driven or regulated environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and legal service plans
• Candidate Referral Fee program