Overview
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong architectural vision, hands-on integration expertise, and the ability to adapt processes dynamically.
Role: Azure-certified Enterprise Integration Architect
Location: Remote -EST hours
This is a 6 months contract-to-hire position.
Rate - $Market All Inclusive
The main reason for the rejection was the lack of sufficient experience with Azure integration, which is a key requirement for this role.
Please keep this in mind for submissions we're specifically looking for candidates with strong hands-on experience in Azure integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide proven guidance on cloud architecture and enterprise integration, focusing on Azure environments utilizing iPaaS solutions, to seamlessly integrate applications and data across enterprise systems.
- Offer expertise in EDI (B2B Sterling Integrator / Cleo Harmony) systems integration for secure data exchange.
- Establish technical standards and define best practices for cloud architecture and enterprise integration.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party tools, APIs, and middleware for system optimization and interoperability.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and security regulations across all deployments.
- Mentor development teams, conduct technical reviews, and maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Integrate IAM best practices and policies into all solution designs to safeguard sensitive data.
Focus Areas:
o Solution Architecture: Strong architectural vision and hands-on integration expertise.
o DevSecOps Exposure: Experience with development and operational processes.
o Case Presentation Skills: Precision, clarity, and real-world applicability in presentations.
o Process Adaptation Challenges: Ability to dynamically compare and adjust processes.
o Hands-on iPaaS Gaps: Practical experience on Azure iPaaS and EDI platforms like Sterling Integrator / Cleo Harmony.
o API Management: Ability to design and govern APIs at an enterprise scale.
o Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong alignment with business stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Azure Certification (e.g., Azure Architect, Azure Developer, or similar).
- Proven experience in cloud architecture and enterprise integration, with a focus on Azure environments utilizing iPaaS solutions.
- Understanding of EDI protocols, systems, and processes.
- Experience with Azure services, such as Logic Apps, Data Factory, Azure AD, and Service Bus.
- Skilled in microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
Please include brief answers to the below mentioned pre screening questions.
Note: Ask the candidate to be a little more specific (Not Yes / No) answers.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Alignment
How do you collaborate with stakeholders to define integration needs and business requirements?
Provide an example of how you've gathered requirements and ensured alignment between business and technical teams.
What stakeholders do you interact with daily, and how do you ensure effective communication across teams?
Explain how you manage expectations and maintain collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Technical Expertise & Hands-on Experience
Have you worked with EDI platforms like Sterling Integrator or Cleo Harmony? If so, in what capacity?
Share details on how you have implemented or managed EDI-based integrations in an enterprise environment.
Do you have experience with API management at an enterprise scale?
Describe your involvement in designing, securing, or governing APIs in a large-scale architecture.
How comfortable are you with DevSecOps practices, including security integration in CI/CD pipelines?
Explain your experience embedding security best practices into development and operational workflows.
Workload & Role Distribution
How is your day divided in terms of responsibilities? Can you break it down in percentages?
Provide an estimated breakdown of tasks such as architecture design, stakeholder engagement, technical implementation, and mentorship.
Presentation & Communication Skills
Have you presented technical cases before? How do you ensure clarity and precision in your presentations?
Share an example of a complex technical concept you've communicated effectively to business or technical audiences.