Senior Azure API Architect

Location: Nutley, NJ 07110
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Experience Required: 12+ years overall; 7+ years in relevant Azure integration technologies
Certification: Not mandatory; Azure 204 and Azure 304 certifications preferred

W2 ONLY 

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Azure API Architect with strong hands-on experience in Azure Integration Services and architect-level expertise in designing and implementing enterprise integration solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure Logic Apps, Azure Function Apps, API Management (APIM), Service Bus, Event Grid, and .NET, along with strong knowledge of cloud integration architecture, API design, security, scalability, and CI/CD.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise integration solutions using Azure Integration Services, including:
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Azure Function Apps
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure API Management (APIM)
  • Azure Event Grid
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements and design scalable integration solutions.
• Provide architecture and solution design for complex Azure integration initiatives.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integration workflows using Azure services and .NET.
• Monitor, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Design secure and scalable API integrations using Azure API Management.
• Work with JSON, XML, and other integration/data exchange formats.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure integration solutions using Azure DevOps.
• Implement automated testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of integration processes.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical guidance and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production integration issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and integration specifications.
• Stay current with Azure integration best practices and emerging Azure services.
• Recommend improvements and innovative solutions to enhance the organization''s integration architecture.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of overall IT experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Azure integration technologies
• Strong architect-level experience in solutioning, architecture, and design
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Azure Function Apps
  • Azure API Management (APIM)
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure Event Grid
• Strong .NET development experience
• Strong understanding of API architecture and integration patterns
• Experience with JSON, XML, and other integration technologies
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of cloud security, scalability, performance, and reliability best practices
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise integration solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred

• Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification
• Retail domain experience
• Experience designing large-scale enterprise integration architectures
• Experience with automated testing and DevOps practices