AZURE Integration Architect

Key Responsibilities: Define and document end-to-end integration architectures using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Azure Functions).Establish API-led connectivity patterns for external partner integrations, identity services, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security standards (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, TLS) and enforce identity policies for Azure AD / Okta. Design event-driven frameworks leveraging Service Bus, Event Grid, DLQs, retry/backoff mechanisms, and performance baselines. Develop critical components, proofs-of-concept, and complex integrations (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Data Factory).Build reusable templates, connectors, and API implementations for scalable cloud deployments. Configure CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), secrets management, and multi-environment promotion strategies. Troubleshoot and optimize performance across environments (caching, pagination, connection strategies).Create API style guides, coding standards, and reference implementations for Azure Integration Services. Enforce automated testing coverage thresholds and establish quality gates and code review processes. Implement observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and centralized logging; define SLOs/SLIs for services. Serve as the technical authority for onsite/offshore teams; mentor Tech Leads and Senior Developers. Lead sprint ceremonies with product and platform stakeholders; maintain clear Definitions of Ready and Done. Conduct architecture reviews and oversee backlog grooming aligned to roadmap KPIs (velocity, MTTR, defect leakage).Create operational runbooks, on-call rotations, and incident/problem/change management workflows. Define a structured glide path for handover, including checklists, knowledge transfer plans, and steady-state support models.

Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years of experience in integration architecture; 4+ years in Azure Integration Services architect/lead roles. Deep knowledge of Azure Integration Services: Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Azure Functions. Experience with cloud deployments, VNETs, shared spaces, and multi-environment promotion strategies. Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, and integrations with external IdPs (Azure AD, Okta).Expertise in event-driven design using Service Bus/Event Grid; microservices and pub/sub patterns. Proficiency with CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; exposure to infrastructure-as-code is a plus. Solid understanding of testing practices: automated unit/integration tests, contract tests, and Postman-based workflows.

Certifications: (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Integration Services Architect (or equivalent)AWS or MuleSoft integration certifications (nice to have) Soft SkillsStrong client-facing communication and stakeholder management. Ability to influence architectural decisions and facilitate consensus across teams. Mentorship mindset with high ownership and a strong bias for action.