Ent. & Bus. Applications Senior Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Integration Specialist with a minimum of 9 years of experience in architecting, developing, and managing enterprise integration solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Azure integration services, automation, security, and DevOps practices. This role involves designing seamless integrations, ensuring security and compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

Core Azure Integration Skills

Azure Logic Apps: Designing workflows to automate business processes.

Azure API Management: Creating, publishing, securing, and monitoring APIs.

Azure Service Bus: Implementing messaging patterns for decoupled systems.

Azure Functions: Writing serverless code for event-driven integrations.

Event Grid & Event Hub: Handling real-time event streaming and routing.

Data Factory: Building and managing data pipelines for ETL processes.

Azure Services Proficiency: Deep understanding of core services like Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.

Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python for automating tasks.

Networking: Knowledge of VNETs, NSGs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Load Balancers.

Security: Familiarity with Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and Security Center.

Monitoring & Logging: Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Integration & Middleware Knowledge

BizTalk Server: Understanding legacy integration patterns and migration to Azure.

REST/SOAP APIs: Consuming and exposing APIs securely.

JSON, XML, XSLT: Working with data formats and transformations.

OAuth2, OpenID Connect: Implementing secure authentication and authorization.

DevOps & Automation

CI/CD Pipelines: Using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for deployment automation.

Infrastructure as Code: Using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.

Monitoring & Logging: Leveraging Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.

Data & Integration Design

Integration Patterns: Understanding messaging, orchestration, and choreography.

Error Handling & Retry Logic: Designing resilient integrations.

Security & Compliance: Ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.

Certifications (Recommended)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Integration Solutions Architect (if available)

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking: Solving complex integration challenges.

Communication: Collaborating with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.

Documentation: Creating clear integration specs and support guides.