Job Description

　　Position Description:

　　Solution Architect, Systems Integration

　　We are seeking a talented Integration Architect enthusiast who is deeply passionate about modern technologies, highly motivated to learn and innovate. Join our dynamic, cross-functional, and self-organized Agile team, dedicated to achieving customer success by building cutting-edge APIs and integrations.

　　Our API & Integration Platform plays a crucial role in our ongoing digital transformation journey, serving as the backbone for rapid and secure data access while driving the development of digital solutions.

　　Collaborating closely with our business teams, enterprise, and other solution architects, you'll be at the forefront of designing valuable, top-notch integrations using cutting-edge methodologies and tools.

　　As a valued member of our team, you'll thrive in a modern cloud environment, leveraging innovative technologies to conceptualize, construct, manage, and continually enhance APIs and integrations on our Platform. Emphasizing the true essence of agile, automation, continuous integration, and deployment, we don't consider these as mere buzzwords, but rather fundamental principles that guide our work. In our self-organized and self-driven team, you'll be granted full ownership of the Platform, allowing you to actively shape its future by contributing to its mission, setting ambitious goals, and defining a forward-thinking roadmap.

　　At the core of our work culture, we prioritize a strong sense of team spirit, fostering mutual respect, and cultivating a "no blame" culture. Embracing the changing times, we've embraced a flexible hybrid working model that caters to your individual needs and preferences. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds.

　　Our inviting office environment offers a collaborative space for productive team meetings, such as brainstorming sessions, planning discussions, and creative design sessions. We believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to fuel innovation and strengthen connections among team members. Recognizing the importance of focused, individual work, we also support remote work options. When you need to concentrate and be productive in the comfort of your home, you'll have the full backing of the company. We provide high-quality furniture and support to ensure your home workspace is conducive to efficient work.

　　By providing this flexible approach to work, we empower you to strike the right balance and create an environment where you can flourish both professionally and personally.

　　If you are excited about this opportunity, we can't wait to hear from you!

　　Apply today and be a part of our forward-looking team.

　　You will be responsible for the following:

　　Establish and maintain relationships with global IT and divisional teams to help accelerate the delivery of our business solutions

　　Get a deep understanding of the business processes, systems, and data that support our own business

　　Conduct architecture evaluations and collaborate with IT value teams to develop solution architectures

　　Define & implement integration to systems & solutions that meet Product Team requirements

　　Leverage industry standard frameworks and current knowledge of the industry trends to advise on leading architecture practices

　　Analyze the current solution architecture to detect critical deficiencies and recommend actions/steps for improvement

　　Designs large or complex systems and undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-offs

　　Provides technical guidance and governance on solution development and integration

　　Help to design and implement integrations within our company using our API & Integration Platforms

　　Teach and mentor other architects and developers how to design and create APIs and integrations

　　Implement and improve current Infrastructure as a Code approach and strengthen CI/CD deployments

　　Thinking about systems edge cases, potential security breaches, behaviors, specific implementations, and full stack impact on overall availability

　　Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform process re-engineering if required. Find resolution to technical issues as they arise

　　Position Qualifications :

　　Education Minimum Requirement:

　　BA/BSRequired Experience and Skills:

　　5+ year experience as a Solutions Architect

　　API & Integration designs in an enterprise environment

　　Well-versed in different integration patterns and technologies, such as ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), ESB (Enterprise Service Bus), microservices, RESTful APIs, SOAP, and messaging systems

　　Strong engineering and problem-solving mindset

　　Experience working with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions

　　Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate with both technical and business audiences

　　Various technologies for designing, building, and operating APIs and microservices (REST, HTTP, OAS 3.x, OAuth 2.0, etc.)

　　Understanding security protocols, authentication methods, and data privacy regulations to ensure secure data exchange and compliance.

　　Experience with low-code/no-code integrations

　　Critical thinker who can effectively embrace new ideas and technologies while balancing the needs of stakeholders and users

　　Skilled in designing solutions that address complex integration challenges while considering scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.

　　Preferred Experience and Skills:

　　Knowledge of the Kong API Platform

　　Knowledge of any enterprise integration platform

　　Solid knowledge of AWS Cloud

　　Understanding of IaC (Infrastructure as a Code)

　　Working in Agile Environment (Kanban, Scrum)

　　Programming experience, understanding the code (JavaScript)

　　DevOps culture and practice

　　NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

　　In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

　　If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

　　Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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　　US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

　　Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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　　We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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　　U.S. Hybrid Work Model

　　Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

　　Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

　　Expected salary range:

　　$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

　　Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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　　Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　No relocation

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　Not Indicated

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　na

　　Required Skills:

　　Data Modeling, Design Applications, Release Management, Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration

　　Preferred Skills:

　　API Integration, Business Architecture, Business Communications, Business Management, Business Process Analysis, Business Process Change Management, Business Process Development, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Integration, Business Process Modeling, Business Service Management, Business Systems, Business Technology, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integrations, Information Technology Strategies, IT Business Management, Organizational Behavior, Process Improvements, Project Integration, Project Resource Management, Relationship Management, Solution Architecture, Systems Integration, Technology Integrations

　　Requisition ID: R274978