Cloud Architect in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in the UK is seeking an Azure Integration Architect to design and implement robust integration solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration Services. Key responsibilities include creating high-level designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet complex business needs. The ideal candidate has strong skills in integration design patterns and cloud-architecture, along with relevant certifications. This role promises to be rewarding in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing solutions using Azure Logic Apps and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud-architecture and microservices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of integration solutions using Azure Integration Services.
• Create high-level integration designs and enforce standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Integration design patterns

Cloud-architecture

RESTful APIs

JSON

XML

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Certifications in MuleSoft or Solace

Tools

Azure Logic Apps

Azure Functions

Service Bus

Event Grid

API Management

Azure DevOps

C#

.NET

PowerShell

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Azure Integration Architect will lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade integration solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration Services (AIS). This role demands deep expertise in integration design patterns, cloud‑architecture, and the ability to transform complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable integration solutions. The architect will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define standards, create high‑level designs, and guide implementation across hybrid and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design
• Create high-level integration solution designs using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
• Define and enforce integration architecture standards, patterns, and best practices across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise integration architecture, including SOA, ETL, and event-driven capabilities.
• Prototype innovative integration solutions and document detailed specifications.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and IT teams to gather and understand complex business requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable and efficient integration architectures.
• Technology Leadership
• Provide strategic guidance on the selection and use of Azure AIS components and complementary technologies (e.g., MuleSoft, Solace, SAP BTP).
• Define strategies for scaling systems, syncing data across hybrid environments, and distributing data efficiently.
• Governance & Standards
• Establish governance frameworks for integration development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Promote security, performance, and maintainability in all integration designs.
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay abreast of Azure platform updates and industry trends.
• Recommend improvements to existing integration solutions and processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience designing solutions using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
• Good exposure to MuleSoft, Solace, SAP BTP, and hybrid integration scenarios.
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of cloud‑architecture, microservices, and integration design patterns.
• Proficient in RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and messaging protocols.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Experience with C#, .NET, and scripting like PowerShell.
• Certifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate.
• Certifications in MuleSoft, Solace, or other integration platforms are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and mentor developers.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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