Azure Integration Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

API
API Management
ARM
AS2
ASC X12
Business-to-business
Caching
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DevOps
EDIFACT
EIP
Electronic Data Interchange
Enterprise Integration
GRID
JSON
JavaScript
Leadership
Messaging
Microservices
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft SSIS
OAuth
Problem Solving
RESTful
Real-time
Regulatory Compliance
Routing
SFTP
SOAP
Scripting
Solution Architecture
Stakeholder Engagement
System Integration
Technical Writing
Terraform
Web Services
Workflow
XML

Job Details

Job Title: Azure Integration Architect

Location: Parsippany , NJ Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Integration Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade cloud integration solutions using Microsoft Azure services. This role requires hands-on expertise with Azure API Management (APIM), Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Event Grid, EDI, and JavaScript for scripting and custom policy development.

The candidate will drive the integration strategy across multiple systems, enabling secure, scalable, and maintainable communication between applications and services, both cloud-based and on-premises.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and implement secure, scalable integration solutions using Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Event Grid.
  • Define integration patterns and best practices for real-time, batch, and event-driven communications
  • Design and enforce API gateway strategies, including routing, throttling, caching, and transformation using APIM policies and JavaScript.
  • Leverage JavaScript for:

Custom API policies within APIM

Data transformation logic in Logic Apps

Lightweight code snippets in Azure Functions

  • Lead the development of event-driven architectures using Event Grid, Event Hubs, and Azure Functions.
  • Design and implement EDI workflows for B2B integration using formats like X12 and EDIFACT, via Azure or third-party connectors.
  • Define and implement integration patterns and frameworks (e.g., pub-sub, request-reply, async messaging).
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance best practices.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and development teams to understand integration needs and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to integration developers and DevOps teams.
  • Maintain technical documentation including solution architecture, interface contracts, and operational runbooks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years in system integration and solution architecture roles.
  • 3+ years of experience with Azure Integration Services including:
    • Azure API Management (APIM)
    • Logic Apps
    • Azure Functions
    • Event Grid / Event Hubs
  • Strong experience with JavaScript for scripting in APIM policies, data transformations, and serverless functions.
  • Expertise in RESTful and SOAP-based web services, JSON, XML, OAuth2, and JWT.
  • Solid understanding of EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT), protocols (e.g., AS2, SFTP), and B2B integration.
  • Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns (EIP), microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience designing highly available, fault-tolerant solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate are a pluss.
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