Lead Integration Engineer

Anblicks Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Integration Lead Engineer to spearhead the design of high-performance integration solutions utilizing Azure and .NET technologies. This pivotal role involves defining best practices for API modernization and cloud-native integrations, ensuring seamless integration with both on-premises and cloud applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure Integration Services, including API Management and data transformation workflows. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will drive impactful solutions and enhance integration strategies across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in .NET and Azure Integration Services.
• Strong knowledge of API security practices and governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable integration solutions.
• Define CI/CD pipelines for deploying APIs and integration workflows.

Skills

.NET Development

Azure Integration Services

API Management

Data Transformation

DevOps & CI/CD

Security Best Practices

Messaging Patterns

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Integration Lead Engineer to lead and design scalable, secure, and high-performance integration solutions using Azure and .NET. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Azure Integration Services (Azure API Management, ContainerApps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Functions, etc.), .NET, and cloud-based integration patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define best practices for API modernization, microservices adoption, and cloud-native integrations.
2. Ensure seamless integration with on-premises and cloud applications.
3. API Management & Service Connectivity
4. Design and configure Azure API Management (APIM) for managing APIs securely.
5. Implement APIs using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Container Apps, and Azure Service Bus.
6. Define API security best practices, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT, and Azure AD authentication.
7. Implement real-time event streaming and asynchronous messaging patterns.
8. Ensure high availability and fault tolerance for event-driven integrations.

Data Transformation & ETL Workflows

1. Implement Batch jobs using Azure Data Factory or Logic Apps/Function Apps.
2. Implement JSON, XML, and custom data format transformations for seamless data exchange.
3. Optimize data flow performance, monitoring, and error handling.

DevOps & CI/CD for Integrations

1. Define CI/CD pipelines for deploying APIs and integration workflows using Azure DevOps.
2. Automate testing and monitoring for integration reliability and performance.

Governance, Security & Compliance

1. Ensure API security best practices (Rate limiting, throttling, authentication).
2. Define governance policies for API lifecycle management and versioning.
3. Align integration solutions with industry standards.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

1. Work closely with Enterprise Architects, Developers, and DevOps teams to align integration strategies.
2. Provide technical leadership and guidance on migration approaches and tool selection.
3. Conduct workshops and training sessions on Azure Integration Services.

Technical Skills:

1. .NET development with emphasis on ASP.NET Core, C#, and REST APIs
2. Strong experience in Enterprise Application Integration
3. Expertise in Azure Integration Services, including:
4. o Azure Data Factory (for ETL workloads)
5. Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, GraphQL.
6. Knowledge of messaging patterns (Pub/Sub, Request-Response, Asynchronous Messaging).
7. Knowledge of Microservice & API based Integration
8. Security expertise (OAuth2, JWT, Azure AD, API Gateways, Certificates).
9. Proficiency in DevOps & CI/CD pipelines for integration deployments.
10. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform).