This is a remote position.

Azure Integration Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Integration & Solutions Architect with 15+ years of overall IT experience and deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting and solution architecture capabilities, with extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale integration solutions using Azure-native services. This is an urgent requirement, and the selected candidate should be available to join within the next few weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
  
• Lead the development of enterprise integration architectures using Azure Integration Services.
  
• Define API strategies and implement API management solutions using Azure API Gateway and related services.
  
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development and delivery teams.
  
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
  
• Conduct solution assessments, architecture reviews, and provide recommendations for cloud modernization initiatives.
  
• Ensure adherence to best practices for security, scalability, reliability, and governance across Azure environments.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end cloud and integration solutions.
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• 15+ years of overall IT experience with significant hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure.
  
• Strong expertise in Azure Platform Services.
  
• Extensive experience with Azure Native Functions (Azure Functions).
  
• Deep knowledge of Azure Integration Services, including:
  • Azure Logic Apps
    
  • Azure Service Bus
    
  • Azure Event Grid
    
  • Azure Event Hubs
    
  • Azure API Management
    
• Experience implementing and managing Azure API Gateway solutions.
  
• Strong solution architecture and consulting experience in enterprise environments.
  
• Ability to design cloud-native, event-driven, and microservices-based architectures.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
  
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep).
  
• Exposure to hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
  
• Understanding of security, governance, and compliance frameworks within Azure.
  
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives.
  
• Prior experience in client-facing consulting and pre-sales solutioning engagements.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  
• Ability to influence decision-making at both technical and business levels.
  
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
  

Benefits