IS Specialist (Infor ION Integration Architect)

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc 

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. 

We are seeking a highly skilled IS Specialist (Infor ION Integration Architect) to join our Applications Development & Intelligence Automation -CAT IT Division Bangalore Team. 

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN Office, KA-India 

What you will do 

We are seeking a highly skilled Infor ION Integration Architect with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will be able to design and implement BOD-based data flows within ION Desk and ION API with both Infor and non-Infor applications utilizing standardized approaches and following enterprise security directives.

• Design and model integrations in ION Desk using connection points, mapping, scripting and other flow features for both Infor and non-Infor application integrations.
• Build and maintain ION Mappings for transformation across XML/BOD, JSON, File and Database integrations.
• Expose and consume services through ION API Gateway using appropriate OAuth 2.0 grants and scopes for secure API access.
• Apply hybrid connectivity with Enterprise Connectors for on-prem applications to ensure secure traversal of data to and from the Infor Cloud.
• Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Enterprise Policies and Procedures, Information Security Directives (ISD), and Technical Security Baselines (TSB).
• Document integration standards and reusable patterns aligned with Infor and Industry best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest Infor OS and ERP LN features, best practices, and industry trends.
• Support change management initiatives and provide post-implementation support.

What you will have  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience delivering integrations for Infor ION, including modeling connection points and data flows in ION Desk.
• Strong understanding of BOD-centric integration design and extension, API gateway and security, database integrations using IO Box and XML SQL functions, and message queue configuration.
• Transformation experience in building and maintaining XSLT mappings and payload mappings between XML and JSON formats.
• Expert experience with programming languages including Python, C#, Java and PowerShell.
• Proficient knowledge of OneView traceability, Error BOD analysis and other troubleshooting practices through ION Desk and ION API.
• Excellent problem-solving of integration design challenges and error analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broader Infor ecosystem familiarity with applications such as Infor LN, FT, WMS, IDM, and Birst.
• Understanding of the Enterprise Connector and hybrid integration patterns for on-prem and cloud data flows.
• Experience with performance and error handling strategies by incorporating various ION and ION API enhancements and capabilities for increased automation.
• A good understanding of application lifecycle management, change management, and production release mechanisms desired.
• Experience working in a global or multi-location environment.

Additional Information: 

• Work Timings: 01:00 Noon -10:00PM IST 

• This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. 

Skill Descriptors  

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Expert:
• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria.
• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact.
• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems.
• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems.
• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives.
• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.
Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Collaborates with an extended professional technology network to help clients effectively identify, plan for and accomplish technology objectives.
• Supervises others in advising a range of clients across a myriad of products, technologies, services and solutions in a relevant technology domain.
• Identifies and evaluates emerging technologies and advises clients regarding their potential business impacts.
• Effectively consults with and conveys technology concepts, business impacts and other advice to senior client levels.
• Trains others in developing technology business, channel management and client coaching.
• Leverages formal certifications in mastery of multiple areas of technology in demonstrating credibility for client consulting.
Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
Level Expert:
• Consults to others on the technical design of high-impact, multi-technology complex applications.
• Contributes to the establishment and implementation of best practices for application design.
• Leads in evaluating and selecting emerging application design tools and techniques.
• Mentors juniors to create multiple application designs on multiple technology platforms.
• Directs the development of technical standards and platforms for application design.
• Provides application architecture consulting and educational support to associates and business line areas.
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Level Expert:
• Creates leadership positions in identifying and implementing new tools and techniques.
• Shares expertise and his/her broad experience in using modeling tools for multiple requirements.
• Implements best practices for functional and information analysis and maintains the requirements definition.
• Provides insight into developing diverse and multiple requirements analyses.
• Monitors industry and vendor products in terms of improvements and enhancements.
• Establishes and communicates on advance technical standards for each stage of requirements analysis.
System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
Level Expert:
• Consults with others on system and/or technology integration efforts.
• Monitors system and technology integration trends and directions.
• Plays a leadership role in defining systems integration processes and practices.
• Designs complex interfaces, integration strategies and plans.
• Holds an industry wide conference on system integration and migration issues, problems and considerations.
• Demonstrates extensive experience with system and technology integration.
System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Level Expert:
• Champions the employment of technology to maximize system test throughput and coverage.
• Builds testing and software QA methodologies and practices for the organization.
• Advocates appropriate levels of quality by resolution of important defects.
• Leads the team in testing activities and provides technical guidance on multiple testing projects.
• Directs the identification, investigation, reporting and follow-up with design teams for all issues raised during the testing process.
• Solicits and evaluates feedback from business process owners during pilot and parallel testing.
Systems Software Infrastructure: Knowledge of computer architecture and system software interaction; ability to design and build a fundamental architecture of operating systems, database management systems, communications protocols, compilers and other development tools.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Designs and implements software infrastructure and core technologies.
• Develops software architecture and data management policies and procedures.
• Resolves issues regarding the implementation of heterogeneous open systems.
• Evaluates the management of software configuration facilities and practices.
• Coaches on the essential elements of software architecture, platforms and products.
• Facilitates internal and external cooperative and distributed alignment and processing of systems software infrastructure.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Emphasizes the business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution so that problems can be avoided in the future.
• Creates trouble reports for all issues found and reviews solutions for completeness and correctness.
• Directs the resolution of communications problems in multi-vendor environments.
• Resolves a variety of hardware, software, and communications malfunctions.
• Coaches others on advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.
• Facilitates the distribution of releases reports and correction packages to departments or clients.

 
 What you will get: 

• Work Life Harmony 

• Earned and medical leave. 

• Relocation assistance 

Holistic Development 

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe 

• Career developments opportunities with global prospects 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage 

• Employee mental wellness assistance program 

Financial Wellness 

• Employee investment plan 

• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan. 

 Additional Information: 

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers 
 
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. 

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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