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:
- Custom API policies within APIM
- Data transformation logic in Logic Apps
- 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:
- Azure API Management (APIM)
- Logic Apps
- Azure Functions
- Event Grid / Event Hubs
- Integration Account
- 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.