Principal Architect - Application And Integration

Application & Integration Architect

Primary Purpose:

• Own the domain architecture for Stolt-Nielsen's business applications and integrations.
• Define architecture patterns, standards, and target-state designs for applications and integrations across:
  • Stolt Tankers
  • Stolthaven Terminals
  • Stolt Tank Containers
  • Stolt Sea Farm
  • Corporate Functions
• Ensure the application and integration landscape remains scalable, secure, maintainable, and operational.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-driven and AI-assisted application development.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for Application and Integration Architecture within the Digital Innovation Centre.
• Partner closely with Engineering Managers (Full-Stack Engineering & Integrations), where:
  • Architect owns technical direction, standards, and target-state design.
  • Engineering Managers own people management and delivery execution.
• Support enterprise architecture initiatives and guide divisional BT teams to align with enterprise standards and shared assets.
• Report to the Director, Digital Innovation Centre, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Architecture, Engineering & AI.

Key Responsibilities:

Application & Integration Domain Architecture (45%):

Architecture Ownership (20%):

• Own the target-state architecture for application and integration domains.
• Define, publish, and maintain:
  • Reference architectures
  • Design patterns
  • Architecture standards
• Drive best practices across:
  • Application design
  • API architecture
  • Event-driven integration
  • B2B messaging

Solution Architecture Leadership (15%):

• Lead architecture and design reviews for major initiatives.
• Make key architecture decisions.
• Document and communicate architectural trade-offs.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles.

Roadmap & Modernization Strategy (10%):

• Drive application and integration modernization roadmap.
• Lead migration from legacy middleware (BizTalk) to:
  • Azure Integration Services
  • iPaaS platforms
• Define API Management strategies.
• Manage lifecycle and obsolescence planning.
• Shape AI-driven and AI-assisted development approaches.

B. Enterprise Architecture & Divisional Guidance (25%)

4. Enterprise Alignment & Governance (15%)

• Guide divisional BT teams on architectural best practices.
• Ensure local solutions align with:
  • Enterprise principles
  • Target-state architecture
  • Shared platforms and assets
• Act as the bridge between enterprise architecture and divisional delivery teams.

Enterprise Architecture Contribution (10%):

• Contribute to enterprise architecture practices and standards.
• Support:
  • Technology Radar
  • Architecture Principles
  • LeanIX (Enterprise Architecture Management platform)
• Support investment planning through:
  • Now / Next / Later roadmap framework

Technical Leadership & Collaboration (30%):

Technical Leadership (10%):

• Serve as technical counterpart to Engineering Managers.
• Establish technical direction and quality standards.
• Influence engineering excellence and best practices.

Coaching & Engineering Support (10%):

• Provide hands-on technical guidance.
• Offer third-level design support to engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and improve architectural maturity across teams.

Vendor & Technology Evaluation (10%):

• Evaluate application and integration platforms and vendor solutions.
• Assess technology fit and strategic value.
• Drive build-vs-buy decisions.
• Influence technology investment decisions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (mandatory).
• Master's degree in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.
• Equivalent professional qualifications may be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in:
  • Software Architecture
  • Application Architecture
  • Integration Architecture
• Proven experience in large-scale, multi-division or global organizations.
• Strong expertise in enterprise integration:
  • API Management
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Messaging Patterns
  • B2B Integrations
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Azure Integration Services
    • Logic Apps
    • Service Bus
    • API Management
    • Azure Functions
• Strong application architecture background across:
  • .NET
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Cloud-native architectures
• Experience modernizing legacy environments, including:
  • BizTalk migrations
  • Middleware modernization
  • iPaaS implementations
• Experience managing:
  • Application lifecycle
  • Technology obsolescence
• Exposure to:
  • Enterprise Architecture frameworks
  • LeanIX or similar EA tools
• Industry experience in Logistics, Shipping, or Supply Chain is preferred.
• Awareness of AI-driven and AI-assisted software development approaches.

Required Technical Skills:

• Application Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Azure Integration Services
• API Management
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Messaging Architecture
• B2B Integration
• EDIFACT
• X12
• AS2
• SFTP
• .NET
• React.js
• Node.js
• Cloud-Native Services
• BizTalk Migration
• iPaaS Platforms
• LeanIX
• AI-Assisted Development

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to define long-term target-state architectures.
• Strong hands-on technical credibility.
• Expertise in architecture patterns and reusable solution design.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable architecture decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.