Develops integrations and interfaces between systems in code.
Entry
Intermediate
Coding
High
Key skills
Common progression
Career overview
The Integration Developer codes integrations between systems: APIs, messaging consumers, file parsers and middleware flows. They write tests and handle edge cases. The role leads to Integration Architect, Solution Architect or Senior Software Engineer.
Main responsibilities
- Build integrations between systems and APIs
- Design, build and document APIs
- Design and document REST APIs
- Operate messaging and queue systems
- Write unit and integration tests
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Keep technical documentation up to date
- Prepare and execute change requests in production
- Mentor junior team members and review their work
- Automate recurring tasks with scripts
Technical skills
Technologies
Education level
Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.
High School / Bac
Less common
Bac+2 (2-year degree)
Less common
Bac+3 (Bachelor)
Common entry point
Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)
Common entry point
Experience & coding level
Experience level
Coding level
Useful certifications
Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.
- MuleSoft Certified Developer
- Spring Professional
- Apache Kafka Developer
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Direct progression
Possible branches
Where can you go next?
Realistic next career moves, with compatibility and a transition roadmap for each.
Overlap: 36% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: API design & governance, Middleware platforms, Patterns (EIP)
View roadmapOverlap: 24% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: Solution design, Cloud architecture, Security by design
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Soft skills
- Analytical thinking
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Autonomy
- Technical curiosity
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Common previous careers
Roles that frequently lead into this career.
Overlap: 50% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: API development, Testing, CI/CD
View roadmapOverlap: 11% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: Integration development, API development, Messaging & queues
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