Location: Remote (Must work client US EST time zone; this is client facing)

Type: Full-Time Contract Start Date: TBD: Monday -Friday 40 hours

At Highstep Technologies, we don’t just deliver projects — we deliver outcomes. Our consultants embody a culture defined by clarity, ownership, accountability, and operational excellence. We work with intention, discipline, and maturity because our clients trust us with their most critical transformation initiatives. Highstep Technologies DNA™ is our consulting identity standard. It reflects the professional expectations and delivery habits that define our consulting culture. It guides how we communicate, how we take ownership, how we collaborate, and how we deliver results with consistency and integrity. Every team member is expected to uphold professional accountability, follow structured processes, communicate proactively, and contribute positively to the client experience.

ROLE SUMMARY

Highstep Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Integration Technical Lead specializing in IBM Maximo / MAS to take ownership of complex, multi-system integrations supporting a critical utility transformation program. This role leads integration design and development, validates technical specifications, ensures delivery quality, and provides strong direction across interconnected workstreams.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in MIF, MAS 8/9, REST/SOAP, automation scripting, integration architecture, and enterprise-scale environments (SAP, Power BI, Azure Data Factory). This position also requires a senior-level technical strategist capable of stabilizing delivery, guiding developers, resolving complex issues, and collaborating closely with architects, PMO, and client stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7–10+ years hands-on Maximo/MAS technical experience.
• Deep expertise with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) and enterprise-scale integration design.
• Strong experience with MAS 8.0 / MAS 9.0, Maximo 7.6, and hybrid migration/upgrade environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with REST APIs, SOAP, JSON/XML, and web service integrations.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor developers across distributed teams.
• Strong SQL experience (procedures, triggers, tuning, validation).
• Advanced troubleshooting across databases, middleware layers, integrations, and Maximo configurations.
• Solid functional understanding of asset/work management, scheduling, and operational reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in integrating Maximo with other boundary systems.
• Experience with Power BI dashboards, Azure Data Factory, ETL pipelines.
• Cloud-native deployment experience (OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• Experience with BIRT reports, KPI dashboards, and service-level analytics.
• Experience supporting mobile Maximo solutions.
• Experience in utilities, public sector, or regulated industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Lead all integration-related technical workstreams (design, development, testing, deployment).
• Review and validate Functional Designs (FDs) and Technical Designs (TDs); identify gaps and drive resolution.
• Provide daily technical direction to Integration Developers, Testers, and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Ensure integration components meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Manage dependencies across SAP interfaces, middleware, external systems, reporting platforms, and mobile/field tools.

Integration Design & Development

• Architect and lead development using the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF): Object Structures, Enterprise Services, Publish Channels, Endpoints, Processing Rules, Automation Scripts.
• Oversee API development and consumption using REST, SOAP, JSON/XML, and middleware connectors.
• Support MAS/Maximo configurations tied to integrations, including workflows, escalations, system events, and cron tasks.
• Troubleshoot integration defects, data sync issues, API failures, workflow exceptions, and environmental defects.

Advanced Technical Expertise (Preferred)

• Support or guide cloud-native deployments (OpenShift, Kubernetes) in partnership with DevOps.
• Provide oversight for Power BI data pipelines, Azure Data Factory ETL flows, and API-driven integrations.
• Lead optimization efforts including SQL tuning, caching, performance enhancements, and data integrity improvements.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Partner with QA to develop integration test cases, validate data flows, and support SIT/UAT.
• Ensure all integration deliverables comply with Highstep’s quality standards and client governance frameworks.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate directly with business SMEs, architects, PMO, and client technical leads.
• Communicate risks, impacts, and mitigation options with clarity and precision.
• Lead technical walkthroughs, design reviews, and defect triage meetings.

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong leadership presence with ability to guide distributed technical teams.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
• High ownership, proactive issue resolution, and ability to stabilize complex delivery environments.
• Strong consulting maturity; works effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility programs.

HIGHSTEP DNA™

At Highstep Technologies, Highstep DNA™ defines who we are, how we show up, and what clients can reliably expect from every consultant on our team. It reflects our culture, our delivery standard, and the non-negotiables of how we operate as a high-performance consulting firm.

Highstep DNA™ is built on six commitments that shape every engagement:

• Own the Outcome
• Communicate with Clarity
• Operate with Maturity
• Execute with Discipline
• Collaborate with Integrity & Respect
• Elevate the Client Experience

Pay: From $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Have you served as a Technical Lead on Maximo/MAS integration
• Describe your hands-on experience with MIF, MAS 8/9, and enterprise integrations.
• Are you comfortable leading client-facing technical discussions? Confirm rate, location, and US ET availability.
• Can you share an example of an Integration that you recently implemented?

Work Location: Remote