Azure Integration Architect

Job Description: Azure Integration Services Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale integration strategies, patterns, and standards using Azure Integration Services.
• Architect solutions using a combination of Azure services including Azure Logic Apps, Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs, and Azure Functions.
• Design and implement API-led, event-driven, and microservices-based integration architectures.
• Leverage understanding of enterprise integration patterns (EIP) commonly found in platforms like BizTalk – to design modern, cloud-native solutions.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design specifications, and best practice documentation.
• Govern and enforce integration standards, policies, and security protocols across all projects.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in the development and deployment of complex integration solutions.
• Develop high-performance, reliable, and reusable integration workflows, APIs, and messaging components.
• Configure and manage Azure API Management (APIM) for API publishing, security, throttling, and analytics.
• Implement advanced security patterns including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, certificates, and managed identities.
• Write efficient code/scripts (e.g., in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM/Bicep/Terraform) for automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
• Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to ensure system health and performance.
• Define and implement disaster recovery and high-availability strategies for integration platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, providing expert-level support.
• Provide insight into operational best practices, leveraging experience with managing mission-critical integration platforms.
• Act as the primary integration consultant for project teams, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers and engineers.
• Clearly articulate technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work closely with enterprise architects, security teams, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with broader IT strategies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software development and integration, with 3+ years specifically focused on designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure Integration.
• Proven experience as an Integration Architect with a strong portfolio of successful enterprise integration projects.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Azure Integration Services:
• Azure Logic Apps (Standard and Consumption)
• Azure Service Bus (Queues, Topics/Subscriptions) and Event Grid/Event Hubs
• Azure Functions (Serverless compute)
• Azure API Management (APIM) (policy development, developer portals, security)
• Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages: C#, .NET, PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, XSLT, and EDI standards.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Experience implementing enterprise security standards and identity management (Azure AD, OAuth, SSL/TLS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft BizTalk Server is a significant plus. Knowledge of BizTalk concepts (orchestrations, pipelines, adapters, EDI) demonstrates a deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns that are directly applicable to Azure.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Integration Services specific certifications.
• Experience with hybrid integration using Azure Arc or Logic Apps on-premises data gateway.
• Experience migrating integrations from legacy platforms (like BizTalk) to Azure is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines).