Integration Control Document Lead

Overview

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for an Integration Control Document Lead to support our client's internal IT operations!

• Be local to the DC Metro area as this role will require hybrid on-site in McLean, VA (4 days/week)
• Client requirements will require candidates to be able to work without visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree is required
• 8+ years of experience in systems integration design
• Demonstrated experience authoring and owning Integration Control Documents
• Experience with middleware or integration platforms (Mule Soft, Infor ION Gateway)
• Strong understanding of API-based integrations (REST/SOAP), event-driven integrations, batch and file-based interfaces
• Strong data modeling and data mapping experience
• Ability to work across technical and business teams and drive decisions
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across contracts, finance, and IT stakeholders

• Experience in Federal contracting or regulated environments
• Hands-on SQL/data mapping experience

The Integration Control Document (ICD) Lead is responsible for creating, authoring and/or contributing, and leading the development of Integration Control Documents across the Keystone ecosystem, including Icertis, Infor LN, CostPoint, and downstream systems. This role ensures integrations are clearly designed, consistently documented, technically accurate, and ready for build, test, and operations.

• Lead the end-to-end development of Integration Control Documents (ICDs) for all inbound and outbound interfaces.
• Define and document:
  Source and target systems, integration purpose and triggers/events, data payloads and schemas, field-level mappings and transformations, error handling and retry logic, security, authentication, and authorization, performance and non-functional requirements, etc.
• Ensure ICDs align with approved solution design, business requirements, and architecture standards.
• Facilitate integration design working sessions and decision walkthroughs with the project team and Keystone SME.
• Resolve cross-system integration decisions and escalate risks or gaps as needed.
• Establish ICD standards, templates, and version control.
• Ensure ICDs are complete, technically accurate, consistent across systems and approved by the Sponsor Design Board prior to build.
• Serve as the design authority during integration build.
• Support developers during implementation and defect resolution.
• Support testing events that include integrations:
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• Regression Testing
• Performance Testing
• End-to-End Testing
• Coordination of defect resolution.
• Facilitate cutover to production for integrations.
• Facilitate incident resolution post Go-Live. Develop playbooks and operational handoff documentation.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in awards such as Clearly Rated’s Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.  for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program with a company match after 12 months. We also offer a Health Savings Account (HSA), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount program and other discounts.

Professional development includes on-demand training, certification prep, and access to courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, plus certification discounts with associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. Apex maintains a dedicated customer service team for Consultants and a certified Career Coach. A full list of benefits and resources is available in our Welcome Packet.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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