Integration Engineer

VARITE is looking for a qualified Integration Engineer in San Francisco, CA
 
What does the client do?
A central banking system of the United States that manages monetary policy, regulates financial institutions, provides banking services, and acts as a lender of last resort during financial crises.
 
What do we do?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Integration Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA 94105
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: USD 68.41 /hr - USD 114.49 /hr on W2
Work Mode: Hybrid role
Work Authorization: USC Only
 
Here’s What You’ll Do 
Responsibilities:
Platform Development & Integration:

• Design, develop, and maintain file-based integration services using AWS Transfer Family supporting SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and AS2 protocols
• Develop and deploy AWS Lambda functions using Python for workflow automation and file processing
• Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, IAM roles/policies, Security Groups, Load Balancers, Route53, and SNS
• Build self-service integration capabilities using native AWS services
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines

 
Architecture & Standards:

• Establish and maintain integration architecture guidelines, principles, and best practices for cloud migration initiatives
• Lead technical discussions across product teams to ensure consistent implementation patterns
• Design high-availability, load-balanced solutions with automated failover capabilities
• Ensure solutions comply with Bank security policies and risk management requirements

 
Operations & Support:

• Provide end-to-end support for integration solutions including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Develop custom monitoring and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Grafana, and other monitoring platforms
• Participate in on-call rotation for 24x7 production support
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and incidents; implement preventive measures
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks

 
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews and follow team development best practices using version control systems (Git)
• Identify and address technical debt while balancing feature delivery
• Escalate risk-based decisions appropriately through established channels

 
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 2+ years of software development or systems integration experience
• 2+ years of enterprise file transfer experience (any platform/technology)
• 2+ years designing and implementing file-based integration services using AWS Transfer Family (SFTP, FTPS), Lambda/Python, and SNS
• 1+ years Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and GitLab CI/CD
• Working knowledge of security protocols (TLS/SSL, SSH, OAuth)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, CloudWatch, or similar)
• Experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow or similar)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with intent to become a U.S. Citizen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• Availability for on-call rotation support

 
Preferred:

• 3+ years hands-on experience with enterprise file transfer platforms (IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, or similar)
• 2+ years experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) in hybrid environments (On-Premises and AWS EC2)
• Experience with IBM Secure Proxy, Axway Secure Transport, Connect:Direct, or Sterling Control Center
• Knowledge of banking/financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, SOX, data privacy)
• Familiarity with Dynatrace APM or similar application performance monitoring tools
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or Security Specialty)
• Experience in mission-driven or regulated environments

 
 
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
 
If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
 
In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours.
 
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.