At Signature Aviation, we are modernizing aviation operations through seamless technology integration.
We are seeking an IT Architect – Integrations to design and lead enterprise integration strategies that connect mission-critical platforms across our aviation ecosystem. In this role, you will architect and govern modern integration patterns, ensuring secure, scalable, and real-time data exchange across CRM, Customer Facing Website, OMS, POS, reservations, and third-party partner platforms. You will enable a unified, connected technology landscape that empowers team members, enhances customer experiences, and unlocks new digital opportunities.

• Architect and Design Integrations: Develop secure, scalable integration solutions using Azure services (Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps).

• Develop Cloud-Native Applications: Leverage Azure resources (Application Insights, Key Vault, Storage Accounts) to deliver reliable, modern applications.

• Maintain APIs: Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using JSON and API-first principles.

• Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines in a DevOps environment.

• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Product, Enterprise Applications, and Business stakeholders to understand needs and design integration solutions.

• Monitor and Troubleshoot: Implement robust monitoring and observability for integrations to ensure high availability, performance, and resilience.

• Lead & Guide Teams: Provide architectural direction and mentorship for onsite and offshore developers, ensuring delivery of integration projects to enterprise standards.

• Drive modernization of legacy systems toward microservices, event-driven architectures, and API-first models.

• Establish standards for system reliability, availability, scalability, and observability — driving SRE and DevOps practices into operational platforms.

• Participate actively in ARB (Architecture Review Board) to ensure architectural alignment and governance.

• Support innovation initiatives, including deploying AI-powered decision support, task automation, and predictive operational insights at the base.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with extensive software development experience.

• 7+ years of Middleware/Integration experience (any platform), with at least 3 full Azure project lifecycles (Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment).

Additional knowledge and skills:

• Certifications: Must hold Azure Solution Architect, Azure Developer, and Azure Administrator certifications.

• Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in Azure cloud services, integration design, infrastructure development, and automation.

• Programming Expertise: Strong background with API Core, API development, and secure coding practices.

• Teaming: Proven experience guiding or leading a distributed development team (onsite/offshore).

• Problem-Solving: Ability to deliver complex, high-impact integration solutions in fast-paced environments.

• Azure Solutions Architect certification.

• Experience with iPaaS platforms (Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Boomi).

• Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud and on-premise integration challenges.

• Familiarity with aviation, logistics, or operations technology.

• Experience enabling AI/analytics-driven integrations for real-time insights and automation.

• Knowledge of aviation operations, ground handling, or FBO workflows is a plus.

• Background in deploying AI-powered or predictive systems into frontline environments.

Tech Stack & Skill Requirements:

• Architecture: Microservices, event-driven design, domain-driven design (DDD).

• Cloud Platforms: Azure (preferred) or AWS, with focus on hybrid/on-premise integrations.

• Messaging Systems: Azure Service Bus, Kafka, Pub/Sub, Twilio integration for notifications.

• POS and Payment Systems: Payment gateways, mobile POS solutions, EMV compliance.

• OMS and CRM Integrations: OMS platforms, MSFT Dynamics

• APIs: REST, GraphQL, API-first development, API Management (Azure APIM).

• Security: OAuth 2.0, SSO, PCI-DSS compliance for payment data.

• Observability: Dynatrace, Splunk, Azure Monitor, Prometheus.

• AI Enablement: Architecting systems to integrate with AI/ML models and decision engines.

With more than 225 locations worldwide, Signature Aviation is the largest global network of private aviation terminals, delivering safe, convenient, and elevated experiences to those we serve. As a premier hospitality organization and a certified Great Place to Work™, we are committed to redefining private air travel. Our nearly 6,000-strong team of aviation experts and enthusiasts is dedicated to delivering excellence to our guests and communities, and it starts with taking care of our team. Signature provides a variety of benefits, programs, and resources to support our team members’ overall well-being and professional development. We proudly volunteer and give back, focusing on elevating the neighborhoods where we operate, empowering the next generation of aviation professionals, and supporting our veterans.

From your health to your financial wellness, there are several benefits for you and your family when joining Signature Aviation.

Our Benefits:

• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft and Legal Services
• Paid time off
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks