Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill™, the world’s leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Ireland, and the Philippines.

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our communities. When you join Balsam Brands, you’ll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work while building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Balsam Brands on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balsam_brands/
• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes

At Balsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we like to think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company. Being recognized as one of the Philippine’s Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization is a testament to this.

We know that you need to feel comfortable in your work environment, so we make sure that everyone in the team is supported and cared for. Team Manila has been working from home since 2010 with occasional in-person meet-ups and events to help build relationships and foster camaraderie.

Team Manila represents nearly every function in the company — from Marketing to Operations and everything in between. Everyone gets to enjoy company-issued laptops and full employee benefits including HMO coverage, mental health support, paid time off, 13th-month pay, and many more. The company trips, wellness benefits, and other perks are just the cherry on top of our permanent work-from-home setup.

• Balsam International on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalsamInternationalPH
• Balsam International on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-international-unlimited

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Lead Integration Engineer reports directly to the Director of Operations, Growth & Enterprise Architecture and responsible for developing practical and workable digital solutions for the business and technical teams, analyzing and evaluating systems and business requirements to craft scalable and adaptable solutions, and collaborating with Operations, Enterprise, Growth, and Digital teams.

What you'll be doing:

Strategic Integration Leadership

1. Collaborates with the Director of Operations & Enterprise Architecture to define and implement the overall integration vision and roadmap.
2. Partners with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technically sound and feasible integration plans.
3. Works with development teams to offer technical guidance and ensure compliance with MuleSoft best practices.

Solution Design & Architecture

1. Designs and develops MuleSoft integration solutions that align with the organization's business needs and standards.
2. Builds architecture diagrams and workflows to demonstrate steps and describe logical operational steps of the system.
3. Leads technical discussions and create accurate work estimates and design solutions to ensure efficient project execution
4. Creates and upkeeps documentation for MuleSoft integration solutions, encompassing architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical specifications.

Project Execution & Subject Matter Expertise

1. Represents and communicates technical requirements and trade-offs in a business environment to facilitate effective decision making
2. Works on complex projects independently and with a team during multiple phases of a project
3. Acts as a “consultant” on complex projects/initiatives as a subject matter expert
4. Identifies potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to proactively address challenges.

Team Support and Collaboration

1. Provides MuleSoft support during season
2. Works on enhancements to CI/CD as required
3. Collaborates with technical teams located in different geo locations: North America, Manila and India.
4. Provides support during testing various integrations working with cross functional teams (Digital/Enterprise/QA)

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.

• Minimum of five (5) years in integration development and MuleSoft implementation.

• Must have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including Mule Runtime, Anypoint Studio, DataWeave, and API management.

• Has the ability to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain integration solutions using MuleSoft. 

• Must be familiar with MuleSoft best practices and design patterns.

• Must have expertise in API design and management using MuleSoft's API Manager.

• Must be proficient in the fundamentals of Java programming (syntax, data types, control flow) and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, along with experience using popular Java frameworks like Spring Framework, Hibernate, and Apache Struts.

• Experience working with ERP, CRM & Data Warehouse systems is a plus.

• Has experience in designing scalable and high-performance integration solutions.

• Retail and eCommerce industry experience is desirable.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively bridge the gap between business and technical teams.

Location: The Lead Integration Engineer position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.