Specialist, IT Apim and Middleware

**Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?**

**Who We Are**

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a **Specialist, APIM & Middleware**to join our **Information Technology**team in Toronto/Mississauga/Sudbury.

This is a permanent Onsite position.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Develop and implement strategies for API management, middleware integration and cloud PaaS services and resources to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of foundational systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy API management, middleware and cloud PaaS solutions that align with business requirements and IT standards.
- Implement modern software engineering and development best practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies.
- Manage Azure DevOps for version control, build automation, and release management to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Work closely with the Supervisor of Foundation Applications to oversee a managed services (third-party) responsible for the day-to-day support of API and middleware components.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors, ensuring service delivery and budget compliance.

**About You**

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Certification(s) in Middleware and APIM technologies preferred

**Experience**:

- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in integrations, middleware, and APIM.
- 3+ years of experience in an IT Team Lead capacity.

**Skills**:

- Advanced knowledge and experience in IT technology, tools, skills, techniques, and methods, including microservices architecture.
- Knowledge and experience in working with (both defining and building) APIs.
- Analytical and interpretative reasoning skills to assess client needs and develop cost-effective and efficient IT solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
- SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services): Experience in designing, developing, and deploying SSIS packages for data integration, transformation, and migration tasks. Proficiency in installing, configuring, administering, and using SSIS tools and components to automate data workflows and ensure data quality.
- Qlik: Proficiency in Qlik tools for data integration as well as installing, configuring, administering, and monitoring Qlik tools to provide actionable insights and support decision-making processes.
- Azure Integration Technologies: Strong knowledge and experience in Azure integration services such as Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure API Management. Experience in designing, implementing, installing, configuring, administering, and monitoring cloud-based integration solutions using Azure technologies to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance.
- ADF (Azure Data Factory): Proficiency in using Azure Data Factory for orchestrating and automating data movement and transformation. Experience in creating and managing data pipelines, integrating various data sources, and ensuring data consistency and reliability, as well as installing, configuring, administering, and monitoring ADF.

**What We Offer You**
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities.

**Why Toronto**

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, drivin