Workato Integration Architect

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Workato Integration Architect to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex integrations across business systems using the Workato platform. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in iPaaS-led architecture and understands modern API-driven ecosystems. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to define integration strategies, build reusable recipes, and promote best practices across automation workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and maintainable integrations using Workato across enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, ITSM, etc.)

• Lead development of advanced recipes, connectors, and API orchestration flows to support business needs

• Establish governance and lifecycle standards for Workato environments (e.g., folders, version control, naming conventions)

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate integration requirements into technical specifications

• Mentor Workato developers on recipe design, error handling, and platform optimization

• Define and implement best practices for error management, recipe modularization, scheduling, and testing automation

• Participate in discovery workshops, integration assessments, and roadmap planning

• Integrate with cloud and on-premise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, event triggers, and the Workato SDK

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years in integration architecture, including 3+ years of direct experience with Workato

• Proven success delivering complex integrations across platforms like Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, SAP, ServiceNow, Jira, and Slack

• Strong knowledge of API design (REST, OAuth2, webhooks), data formats (JSON, XML), and middleware patterns

• Hands-on experience implementing Workato best practices, including recipe versioning, modular design, and environment management

• Proficiency in building custom connectors with the Workato SDK

• Familiarity with automation design patterns and reusable orchestration frameworks

• Experience using Workato tools: Recipe Functions, Lookup Tables, Data Pills, Jobs Reports, Workspace management

• Scripting or programming background (JavaScript, Python, etc.) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workato Automation Pro II or III Certification

• Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD practices for Workato

• Background in enterprise IT systems and data architecture

• Experience with other iPaaS tools like MuleSoft, Boomi, Celigo, or Tray.io