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Integration Team Lead

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Job Description Summary: Provide leadership to the Middleware and Interface Developer teams responsible for developing and supporting new Middleware applications and technologies including, but not limited to: goal setting, prioritization of initiatives, coordination of the project-related deliverables, providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with Airgas and industry programming, security and performance standards and ensuring the stability of the information technology infrastructure (systems, software, etc.).

The Team Lead, Integration will also be responsible for developing and supporting new Middleware applications and technologies (IBM  middleware including modules such as Integration Server, MWS, UM, MFT, API Gateway, etc.) as well as maintaining existing technologies and applications. Responsibilities include defining customer and user requirements, systems analysis, design, build, test and implementation of mission critical systems. Special focus is on system integration, messaging and interface design and programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead efforts to deliver Middleware integrations to the business community by leveraging resources, and third party relationships.

• Lead Middleware and Interface Developer teams through the application development life cycle while adhering to standard project management methodologies.  Focus must be placed on quality of deliverables, adherence to scope, and strong management to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Manage full time and consulting resources.

• Work with the business community to develop business cases that help justify and prioritize initiatives while adhering to overall business plan.

• Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed information systems application software, to ensure software supports business strategies and end-user requirements.

• Prepare written documentation such as process flowcharts and narratives that define systems, problems, and solutions designed to enhance or resolve business situations 

• Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring creativity and innovation with regard to defining business solutions.  Examples include streamlining workflow, establishing and measuring key performance indicators, and building / refining complex algorithms.

• Recommends changes to policies and procedures affecting use of business systems.

• Assist in the development and execution of the Middleware software across a mixed operating system environment that includes Linux and Windows operating systems 

• Develops, maintains and supports integration processes and applications.

• Develops test cases, conducts testing and documents test results.

• Assists with technical design and functional specifications for business applications, identifies user needs, analyzes options and alternatives, and evaluates functionality and integrity of applications.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of project plans and resource projections for activities performed within the framework of a given project.  This includes defining project scope as well as preparing work plans for the project.

• Prepares status reports and attends meetings.

• Recommends modifications to applications as appropriate.

• Researches and tracks technical trends and products in Middleware, Internet and eBusiness technology.

• Develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

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Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science, and/or business, or equivalent work experience

• 5 years experience in an Information Technology coordinating multiple projects / resources, establishing priorities and mentoring team members

• Experience in analysis function, working with end-users to translate business requirements into systems specifications in Middleware platforms in a mixed environment consisting of Linux and Windows operating systems, as well as cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP). 

Must have an understanding of:​

• XML, cXML, xCBL, EDI

• APIs (REST/SOAP), message queues, ESB, ETL

• SOA and EAI

• Source code control – “version control”

• Experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS), including MS SQL Server and other SQL variants such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

• Familiar with all stages of the system development life cycle from design through post-implementation.

• Solid organization, time management, and project estimating skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children,  including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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