AZURE Integration Architect

Azure Integration Architect

Contract, Remote

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document end-to-end integration architectures using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Azure Functions).
• Establish API-led connectivity patterns for external partner integrations, identity services, and event-driven architectures.
• Ensure compliance with security standards (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, TLS) and enforce identity policies for Azure AD / Okta.
• Design event-driven frameworks leveraging Service Bus, Event Grid, DLQs, retry/backoff mechanisms, and performance baselines.

• Develop critical components, proofs-of-concept, and complex integrations (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Data Factory).
• Build reusable templates, connectors, and API implementations for scalable cloud deployments.
• Configure CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), secrets management, and multi-environment promotion strategies.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance across environments (caching, pagination, connection strategies).

• Create API style guides, coding standards, and reference implementations for Azure Integration Services.
• Enforce automated testing coverage thresholds and establish quality gates and code review processes.
• Implement observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and centralized logging; define SLOs/SLIs for services.

• Serve as the technical authority for onsite/offshore teams; mentor Tech Leads and Senior Developers.
• Lead sprint ceremonies with product and platform stakeholders; maintain clear Definitions of Ready and Done.
• Conduct architecture reviews and oversee backlog grooming aligned to roadmap KPIs (velocity, MTTR, defect leakage).

• Create operational runbooks, on-call rotations, and incident/problem/change management workflows.
• Define a structured glide path for handover, including checklists, knowledge transfer plans, and steady-state support models.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in integration architecture; 4+ years in Azure Integration Services architect/lead roles.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Integration Services: Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Azure Functions.
• Experience with cloud deployments, VNETs, shared spaces, and multi-environment promotion strategies.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, and integrations with external IdPs (Azure AD, Okta).
• Expertise in event-driven design using Service Bus/Event Grid; microservices and pub/sub patterns.
• Proficiency with CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; exposure to infrastructure-as-code is a plus.
• Solid understanding of testing practices: automated unit/integration tests, contract tests, and Postman-based workflows.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Integration Services Architect (or equivalent)
• AWS or MuleSoft integration certifications (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and facilitate consensus across teams.
• Mentorship mindset with high ownership and a strong bias for action.