Integration Engineer

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virgin Active membership

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking an Integration Engineer to design, build and support backend services and APIs powering its digital ecosystem using C#, .NET and Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, Designers, QA and frontend engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions across internal and third-party systems.

The role is hands-on with opportunities for mid and senior levels; appointment level will reflect experience and capability.

Qualifications

• Experience building backend services, APIs and integrations using C and .NET.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and its integration services.
• A good understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging.
• Experience integrating internal platforms with third-party systems.
• Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with distributed systems and integration failures.
• A collaborative approach and clear communication with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend services, APIs and integration solutions using C#, .NET and Microsoft Azure.
• Connect mobile applications and digital products with internal platforms and third-party systems.
• Develop secure, scalable and maintainable solutions using API-led and event-driven integration patterns.
• Work with Product, QA and frontend engineers to deliver features from design through release.
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot integration failures, production issues and performance problems.
• Improve automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring and system observability.
• Contribute to sprint planning, technical discussions and delivery estimates.
• Identify opportunities to simplify solutions, reduce technical debt and improve reliability.
• Lead the technical delivery of complex integrations.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers.
• Identify technical risks and help the team make pragmatic trade-offs.

Skills

C#

.NET

Azure

REST APIs

Event-driven

CI/CD

Testing

Tools

Azure Service Bus

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Logic Apps

Event Grid

Job description

About the Role

This role involves designing, building, and supporting backend services, APIs, and integrations that power Virgin Active's digital ecosystem, using C#, .NET, and Microsoft Azure. The Integration Engineer will work closely with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, Designers, QA, and frontend engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions across internal and third-party systems. The position is hands-on, with opportunities available at both mid and senior level, and the level of appointment will reflect the candidate's experience and technical capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend services, APIs and integration solutions using C#, .NET and Microsoft Azure.
• Connect our mobile applications and digital products with internal platforms and third-party systems.
• Develop secure, scalable and maintainable solutions using API-led and event-driven integration patterns.
• Work with Product, QA and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality features from design through to release.
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot integration failures, production issues and performance problems.
• Improve automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring and system observability.
• Contribute to sprint planning, technical discussions and delivery estimates.
• Identify opportunities to simplify solutions, reduce technical debt and improve reliability.
• Lead the technical delivery of complex integrations.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers.
• Identify technical risks and help the team make pragmatic trade-offs.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience building backend services, APIs and system integrations using C and .NET.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and its integration services.
• A good understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging.
• Experience integrating internal platforms with third-party systems.
• Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and integration failures.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• At senior level: owning complex integrations from technical design through to production.
• At senior level: contributing to architectural decisions and improving engineering standards.
• At senior level: providing technical guidance and support to other engineers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Functions, Event Grid, Kafka or RabbitMQ would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

Benefits & Perks

• The opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness.
• A premium environment with industry-leading facilities.
• Development and progression opportunities aligned to your level.
• Access to a vibrant, engaged member community.
• The platform to build your career, reputation and impact.
• 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day - and we want you to take them.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance - your physical health is important, and we want you to have the access to healthcare should you require it.
• Life Assurance 4x your salary - which we hope you will not need.
• Discounts across Virgin Active - everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• Join the Virgin Family - communicate with colleagues across Virgin Group and access many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2).