Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

As an Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and delivering core services and APIs that function as the backbone of our enterprise data infrastructure. Your role involves working with various platforms, APIs, databases, protocols, and data formats to ensure optimal efficiency and high fidelity of data and business processes within our Enterprise Applications Ecosystem. You will be tasked with developing and maintaining crucial integrations that connect and support the Block Enterprise Application Ecosystem.

You Will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of integration strategies, platform standards, and best practices. 
• Assist in evaluating and implementing technology solutions within the integration domain. Follow and apply established standards and guidelines for API development. 
• Support the integration team in delivering complex projects by providing hands-on technical guidance. 
• Collaborate with the team to address business challenges through effective integration solutions. 
• Translate business requirements into practical and scalable integration designs. 
• Work closely with IT and business functions to ensure consistency and quality in integration solutions. 
• Develop reusable assets, components, and frameworks to support API and integration projects. 
• Adhere to established design and development patterns, ensuring high standards in all work. 
• Assist in mentoring team members on development concepts and technical skills. 
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to contribute to continuous improvement.

You Have:

• 5+ years Integration experience in transforming complex strategic business requirements into workable technology solutions
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns is a plus
• Experience with data modeling is a plus
• Experience with AWS and Mulesoft is a nice to have
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and API strategy development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the entire API development lifecycle from design & build to governance & management
• Must have experience with common relational database technologies such as Oracle and MySQL
• Must have experience integrating with SaaS solutions like Salesforce.com, Oracle Cloud ERP and Workday.
• Experience with common web connectivity and integration standards/protocols such as XML, SOAP, REST, JSON and JDBC.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD concepts, and build pipelines using BuildKite and Maven.

Technologies we use and teach:

• Mulesoft, Workato, and other integration technologies
• Ruby, JavaScript, and Java
• Observability and monitoring tools (e.g. datadog, sentry)
• AWS, MySQL, Oracle, Buildkite and Maven

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $135,200 - USD $202,800
Zone B: USD $128,500 - USD $192,700
Zone C: USD $121,700 - USD $182,500
Zone D: USD $115,000 - USD $172,400                    

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Because the material duties of this role involve direct or indirect access to sensitive personal or financial data, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.