Your Manager: Middleware Engineering Chapter Lead
Team: Tech
Location: Chiswick, London. We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.
Be part of something big
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.
Embark on an exciting journey with our global Tech team, operating in agile mode within a dynamic product organisation. Join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly shape the trajectory of our cutting-edge products. As a key player in our agile setup, you'll have the opportunity to drive efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process. Be part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology advancements on a global scale.
Your unique contribution
Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and participate in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for a Middleware Engineer (API)!
As a Middleware Engineer specializing in iPaaS, you will design, implement, and maintain integration solutions across our diverse cloud and on-premise systems. Your expertise in iPaaS will be fundamental in streamlining data flow and enhancing communication across our platforms.
Your responsibilities will include:
Serve as the expert for the integration platform and closely collaborate with the Integration Product Owner on platform vision and strategy.Participate end-to-end in the full lifecycle management of the Platform from design, build, deployment and operation of the platformEnsures the platform is designed to be properly scalable, robust, efficient, secure, and reliable in accordance with relevant principles, policies, patterns and standardsCollaborate with Tech and business teams to define integration requirements and ensure alignment with business goalsWho you’ll be working with
Internally, you’ll work with internal resources and business stakeholders when escalating investigations or when a higher level of expertise is required.
Externally, your contacts will be Tech Vendors depending on the product domain you will be supporting.
Your blend of talent
This position could be right for you if you have:
Proven experience in middleware engineering with a strong focus on iPaaS API development and managementRelevant experience in application and data integrationPractical and in-depth knowledge of Azure CloudGood understanding of cloud architecture components, network virtualization, cloud security and automationGood understanding of programming languagesExcellent English language skills (both verbal and written)Availability for traveling 10%+ of the timeSkills / Competencies
Hands-on expertise and worked as an Integration Technology Architect, Integration Engineer, or similar role on the adoption of Hybrid Integration, iPaaS solutions like Azure Services (Logic Apps, Azure Functions) etc.Knowledge and understanding of integration architecture concepts and patterns, including Service Oriented Architecture, Batch Integration, Sync/Async, Event Driven Architecture etc.Knowledge of integration patterns, protocols, and standards (e.g., SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, WSDL, AS2)Understanding of security standards and protocols related to API security, such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, and JWTKnowledge of CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHubFamiliarity with tools like Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, and GitAbility to work with various cultures, languages and nationalities (the role is global)Ability to quickly learn new technologies and standardsStrong interpersonal & communication skillsAbility to interact effectively with a wide variety of people from end users to deep, technical expertsStructured, methodical, organized, and proactive (self-starter)Experience in working and delivering in the scrum / agile methodologiesOur mix of benefits
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!
You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.
We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.
We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.
Responsible drinking
As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.
In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.
In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.
Job Posting End Date:
2025-03-12Target Hire Date:
2025-05-01Target End Date: