Job Title: Integrations Engineer
Role Overview
Join a mission-driven public sector technology team serving a community of over 200,000 residents across multiple departments, including public safety, utilities, and civic services. This organization is undergoing a major digital modernization effort, connecting legacy systems, streamlining data flows, and improving the reliability of critical citywide technology infrastructure. As an Integrations Engineer, you’ll be the go-to technical expert ensuring that hundreds of applications communicate seamlessly to support daily operations that directly impact residents’ lives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, build, and maintain backend integrations across 300+ applications using Python, Django, PHP, and SQL.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues with vendor-managed systems where source code access may not be available, using APIs, middleware, and data pipelines.
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Create, optimize, and document database structures (MS SQL Server, MySQL) for data consistency and performance.
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Develop and manage RESTful APIs and ETL workflows to connect legacy and modern systems.
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Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and IT leadership to diagnose problems and coordinate fixes.
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Ensure system integrity and compliance with government data security standards (including CJIS).
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Write clean, maintainable code with clear documentation and unit testing.
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Operate autonomously in a highly unstructured “team-of-one” environment, driving problem-solving from start to finish.
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Recommend tools, process improvements, and best practices for long-term scalability and modernization.
Education & Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience as a Full Stack and/or Integration Engineer with strong backend focus.
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Deep proficiency in Python, Django, and PHP for backend development and REST API design.
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Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
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Experience with SQL-based databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL) and database optimization.
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Skilled in debugging, documentation, and unit testing.
Preferred Experience:
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Experience in public sector or regulated environments (public safety, utilities, government).
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Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows (GitFlow).
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Experience with ETL tools and data transformation frameworks (e.g., SSIS, Apache).
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Frontend familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Vue.js.
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Understanding of API protocols (SOAP, REST, HTTPS) and security best practices.
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Background in hybrid technical/business analysis roles or legacy system modernization.
Why Us:
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Directly impact essential services that support thousands of residents daily.
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Work on diverse systems and technologies with real-world consequences.
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Stable, long-term environment with autonomy, ownership, and the ability to shape future architecture.
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Collaborative leadership that values innovation, problem-solving, and persistence.
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Competitive compensation and public sector benefits including pension eligibility after 5 years.
Benefits and Perks:
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Salary: $127,000 – $140,000
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Annual bonus and merit-based raise
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Full health, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with employer contributions
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Pension program eligibility after 5 years
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.
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