Integration Specialist

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit

We are seeking an Integration Specialist with over 7 years of hands‑on experience designing, developing, and managing complex enterprise‑level application integrations across multiple business domains. This role is critical in driving the successful interoperability of cloud‑native, real‑time, and legacy systems through secure, scalable, and automated integration solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of API integration, Secure Messaging, Event‑Driven architecture, and Data Streaming across cloud platforms. You will be responsible for leading end‑to‑end integration efforts, ensuring secure data flow across services, and implementing enterprise integration patterns that align with business and technical goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration projects involving applications across Azure and On-prem.
• Conduct business and technical requirements analysis, data/process mapping, and integration design documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure proper implementation and support of integration solutions.
• Apply Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIPs) such as routing, transformation, enrichment, and orchestration.
• Ensure integration security (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API key management, etc.) and compliance (SOC2, GDPR).
• Develop and secure APIs (REST, SOAP) using modern frameworks and gateways (APIM, or similar).
• Implement event‑driven architectures using Kafka, or similar.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve integration‑related issues in production environments.
• Implement audit, logging, and monitoring solutions of integration systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise application integration or related roles.
• Proven hands‑on experience with API design, security, management, and gateway (REST, SOAP, APIM, OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Experience integrating modern and legacy systems using streaming platforms, ETL tools, and message queues (Kafka, Snowpipe, RabbitMQ, Data Factory / DataBricks / Snowflake).
• Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including PostGres, SQL Server, Redis, MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

Commitment: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)