Tech Lead - Azure Integration Specialist

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

Job Summary

Are you a seasoned integration expert with a passion for Azure? Do you thrive in a leadership role, guiding teams to deliver seamless and scalable integration solutions? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Tech Lead - Azure Integration Specialist!

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you will lead and mentor a team of integration developers, driving the design, development, and implementation of complex integration solutions within the Azure ecosystem. You will be the technical authority, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant integrations that meet our clients' evolving business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of integration developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Solution Architecture: Design and architect robust and scalable integration solutions using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, etc.).
• Azure Integration Expertise: Leverage deep expertise in Azure integration patterns and best practices to deliver efficient and effective solutions.
• Development & Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of integration solutions, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• API Management: Design, develop, and manage APIs using Azure API Management, ensuring security, scalability, and discoverability.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Lead the team in resolving complex integration issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for integration deployments, promoting automation and efficiency.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive Azure Integration Experience: 5+ years of experience designing and implementing integration solutions within the Azure cloud.
• Deep Azure Integration Services Knowledge: Proven expertise in Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, and other relevant Azure integration services.
• API Development & Management: Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development, with experience in API Management.
• Programming Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, PowerShell, Python).
• Database Expertise: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB).
• CI/CD & DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Agile Experience: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Relevant Certifications (Preferred): Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate) are highly desirable.

Experience Levels:

• Senior level experience is required.
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or similar role is highly desirable.

Culture and Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here

• Flexible and hybrid working options (only include if applicable)
• Paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognition programmes that celebrate great work
• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact