Azure Integration Developer

Job Title: Azure Integration Developer

Location: Tampa, FL (Remote)

Job Description:

We need a resource who can design, build, and support an integration between Azure Bot Service and a Microsoft Teams app/extension within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with the bot connected to a Node.js backend service hosted in Azure. This role will be responsible for implementing the Teams-facing experience, configuring bot registration and messaging endpoints, enabling secure authentication and authorization across M365/Azure components, and ensuring the backend services reliably handle bot conversations, business logic, and environment-specific deployments. The person should also be comfortable working across application development, Azure platform configuration, Teams app integration, and deployment coordination so they can help clarify requirements, support end-to-end delivery, and troubleshoot issues across both cloud and application layers.

Key skills to look for:

• Azure Bot Service design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Microsoft Teams app/extension development and Teams Toolkit familiarity
• Microsoft 365 integration patterns and app registration concepts
• Strong Node.js backend development experience
• REST API design and integration experience
• Azure App Service or other Azure hosting/deployment experience
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) authentication and authorization
• Bot Framework SDK knowledge
• Environment configuration, secrets management, and deployment pipelines
• Debugging across Teams client, bot service, and backend APIs
• Understanding of webhooks, messaging flows, and callback endpoints
• Ability to work with deployment teams on infrastructure and release requirements

Job Overview:

Design| build| and support integration between Azure Bot Service and a Microsoft Teams app extension| leveraging Node.js backend services within Azure and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities:

Design and implement Microsoft Teams app extension that connects to Azure Bot Service.

Configure and manage bot registration| messaging endpoints| and integration points within M365 and Azure.

Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) across bot| Teams| and backend services.

Develop and maintain Node.js backend services that handle bot conversations| business logic| and environment-specific deployment configurations.

Work closely with deployment infrastructure teams for app hosting (e.g.| Azure App Service) and release pipelines.

Troubleshoot end-to-end issues from Teams client| Azure Bot Service| to backend APIs and network flows.

Coordinate requirements and deliverables ensuring smooth deployment and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Bot Service:

Experience designing bots using Azure Bot Service and Bot Framework SDK.

Configuring messaging endpoints and webhook callbacks.

Handling conversation state| dialogs| and messaging flows.

Microsoft Teams Development:

Building custom Teams apps extensions (bots| tabs| messaging extensions).

Familiarity with Teams Toolkit and app manifest configuration.

Understanding Teams app registration and permission scopes.

Node.js Backend Development:

Strong proficiency in Node.js (Express or similar frameworks).

Designing REST APIs is consumed by bots and client apps.

Integration with Azure services for storage| queues| and configuration.

Microsoft 365 and Identity:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for authentication and authorization.

Implementing OAuth2OpenID Connect flows for Teams and bot authentication.

Managing app registrations| service principals| and permission grants within Azure AD.

Azure Platform and Deployment:

Hosting Node.js services using Azure App Service or similar.

Using Azure DevOps| GitHub Actions| or similar for CICD pipeline creation.

Managing environment variables| secrets| and configuration in Azure Key Vault or App Service settings.

Debugging and Troubleshooting:

Diagnosing issues spanning Teams client behavior| bot service messages| and backend APIs.

Monitoring and logging using Azure Application Insights or equivalent.

Understanding messaging callbacks| chat and conversation lifecycle in Teams.