Our client is seeking an Integration Specialist for a 2 year contract. This is a hybrid role based out of Albany NY. The Integration Specialist will plays a vital role in ensuring that systems, applications, and processes work seamlessly together, focusing on bridging gaps between different systems to enable efficient and reliable data and functionality flow. The specialist will design and implement complex data interfaces to enhance business operations, provide strategic guidance on data-related matters, and ensure data architecture aligns with project goals. Additionally, they will foster collaboration across departments, and external vendors to meet project data requirements. Key responsibilities: • Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. • Design comprehensive information systems architecture to integrate various IT systems and applications effectively. • Develop secure, efficient, and scalable data interfaces to ensure seamless data exchange between systems. • Create and implement strategic plans for the development, deployment, and management of information systems. • Ensure that integration architecture meets both current and future business and project requirements. • Provide expertise in system security, performance, and scalability to support organizational objectives. • Work closely with cross-functional teams—including IT, business analysts, and project managers—to deliver successful system implementations. • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to provide innovative and effective solutions. Required experience: • Preferred : 10 years of experience managing education, government, or corporate projects with a focus on application development. • Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive data strategies. • Expertise in designing and maintaining data architecture to support evolving business requirements. • Demonstrated success in managing data integration processes and creating effective data management strategies