Integration Domain Architect (Edgewing)

The Integration Domain Architect is responsible for designing and evolving the integration architecture that enables seamless, secure, and scalable data and process flows across the organisation's systems, platforms, and partners. You'll partner with business and technology stakeholders to define integration strategies and patterns that support enterprise and functional goals, ensure interoperability, and maximise reuse of integration assets. Core duties:

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define and evolve the target integration architecture, translating it into strategic initiatives and roadmaps that enable seamless data and process integration across systems and services
• Partner with the wider Enterprise Architecture function and Value Streams to analyse the impact of integration architecture on data consistency, application performance, and infrastructure scalability
• Work alongside the Enterprise Architecture Senior Manager to define and evolve architectural principles, standards, and guardrails for integration architecture
• Ensure that both the integration architecture development process and its outputs are aligned with organisational standards and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Business Change Management professionals to support the adoption of integration architecture changes across impacted functions.
  
  Proven experience in Integration Architecture or a similar role, ideally within a highly regulated environment (e.g. Aerospace & Defence or comparable industries)
• Considerable hands-on expertise with leading integration platforms (e.g. MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel), API-led architectures, messaging systems (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ), and data transformation approaches
• Deep understanding of modern integration architecture patterns, including service-oriented, event-driven, and microservices architectures, with the ability to apply them in complex enterprise environments
  
  Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you., By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up - setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what's next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 25th June 2026

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE