Lead Integration Architect

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity for a Lead Integration Architect. In this role, you will plan, design, develop, and oversee all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions. You will provide technical expertise and leadership, mentoring and conducting code reviews for a team of developers while managing day-to-day coordination related to driving the delivery of integration services. Valvoline is looking for someone who will set architectural standards and play a key role in defining the overall integration strategy to align with business objectives.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead and manage the integration development team, ensuring the team’s effectiveness in supporting objectives and operations. This includes, but is not limited to:
  
  • Support business partners in day-to-day process/system issues
  • Support interfaces with other internal or external systems and partners
  • After-hours and on-call support for interfaces and batch jobs
  • Coordinate with third parties on changes to ensure that system components are fully compliant
  • Collaborate with business partners on continuous improvement initiatives to improve process issues or meet new business requirements
• Design, architect, and develop complex integration solutions, including API design, data mapping, and message flow for various systems.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise integration architecture blueprint, including standards, patterns, and best practices for data exchange and system integration.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party service providers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers on integration projects.
• Lead integration teams, overseeing design, development, implementation, testing, and deployment phases.
• Analyze existing solutions and identify opportunities for improvement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree with course-work in computer science, information management, or a related field
• Minimum of eight years of experience in enterprise integration development
• Minimum of two years of experience with SAP Integration Suite (formerly SAP Cloud Platform Integration)
• Minimum of two years of experience as a lead integration architect
• SAP S4/HANA, SAP Retail Industry, SAP API Management experience
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architectural principles and experience designing resilient integration flows
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to integration development (Groovy and Javascript minimum)
• Excellent Leadership, Management, and third-party relationship-building skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Project management skills (multitasking, prioritization, etc.)
• SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Integration Suite is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.comto make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.