Sr. Architect - SRARCH

Azure Integration Architect
Onsite - Parsippany, NJ

MAX SUPPLIER #### ####-90/hr

Required Skills:
1. Azure Integration Services ( APIM/Logic Apps/Azure functions)
2. EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT), protocols (e.g., AS2, SFTP), and B2B integration.
3. CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform).

Job Description:
Job Description (Azure Architect / Developer)




We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Integration Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade cloud integration solutions using Microsoft Azure services. This role requires hands-on expertise with Azure API Management (APIM), Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Event Grid, EDI, and C# for scripting and custom policy development.
The candidate will drive the integration strategy across multiple systems, enabling secure, scalable, and maintainable communication between applications and services, both cloud-based and on-premises.




Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement secure, scalable integration solutions using Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Integration Account and Event Grid.
Define integration patterns and best practices for real-time, batch, and event-driven communications
Design and enforce API gateway strategies, including routing, throttling, caching, and transformation using APIM policies and C#.
Leverage C# for:
o Custom API policies within APIM
o Data transformation logic in Logic Apps
o Lightweight code snippets in Azure Functions
Lead the developers and develop event-driven architectures using Event Grid, Event Hubs, and Azure Functions.
Design and implement EDI workflows for B2B integration using formats like X12 and EDIFACT, via Azure or third-party connectors.
Define and implement integration patterns and frameworks (e.g., pub-sub, request-reply, async messaging).
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance best practices.
Collaborate with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and development teams to understand integration needs, develop and deliver scalable solutions.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to integration developers and DevOps teams.
Maintain technical documentation including solution architecture, interface contracts, and operational runbooks.




Required Skills & Qualifications:
8+ years in system integration and solution architecture roles.
3+ years of experience with Azure Integration Services including:
o Azure API Management (APIM)
o Logic Apps
o Azure Functions
o Event Grid / Event Hubs
o Integration Account
o Service Bus
Strong experience with JavaScript for scripting in APIM policies, data transformations, and serverless functions.
Expertise in RESTful and SOAP-based web services, JSON, XML, OAuth2, and JWT.
Solid understanding of EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT), protocols (e.g., AS2, SFTP), and B2B integration.
Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns (EIP), microservices, and event-driven architectures.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform).
Strong problem-solving skills and experience designing highly available, fault-tolerant solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate are a plus.