Senior Azure Integration Architect-W2-Onsite - Parsippany, NJ

Required Skills:
1. Azure Integration Services ( APIM/Logic Apps/Azure functions)
2. EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT), protocols (e.g., AS2, SFTP), and B2B integration.
3. CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform).

Job Description:
Job Description (Azure Architect / Developer)

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 C# 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, Service Bus, Integration Account 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 C#.
* Leverage C# for:
o Custom API policies within APIM
o Data transformation logic in Logic Apps
o Lightweight code snippets in Azure Functions
* Lead the developers and develop 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, develop 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:
o Azure API Management (APIM)
o Logic Apps
o Azure Functions
o Event Grid / Event Hubs
o Integration Account
o Service Bus
* 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 plus.
Years of Experience:    8+ Years of Experience