Azure Integration Lead

OmegaHires•Warren Township, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure Integration Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade integration solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Azure integration services, API Management (APIM), and messaging frameworks like Apache Kafka or Apache Camel. The ideal candidate will lead a team, define integration strategies, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing integrations across business systems.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in integration technologies
Strong hands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM)
Experience with Apache Kafka or Apache Camel
Expertise in: REST APIs
Expertise in: Message queues and event-driven architectures (Pub/Sub)
Strong knowledge of Azure integration services: Logic Apps
Strong knowledge of Azure integration services: Function Apps
Strong knowledge of Azure integration services: Event Grid
Strong knowledge of Azure integration services: Event Hub
Experience with Azure DevOps and Git
Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Terraform or other scripting/automation tools
Working knowledge of IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) or ability to quickly learn
Experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and guide a team of integration developers and engineers
Provide technical direction and hands-on support when needed
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Design scalable and efficient integration architectures across enterprise applications
Define integration patterns (REST, messaging, event-driven, pub/sub)
Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Analyze and understand core applications to define optimal integration strategies
Create and maintain architecture documentation and system design artifacts
Develop and manage release plans for integration solutions, including dependency tracking
Oversee development, deployment, and maintenance of integration applications
Ensure solutions are robust, secure, and performant
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and production issues
Participate in architecture/design reviews for new and enhancement initiatives
Perform proactive monitoring (e.g., Dynatrace) to identify performance or functional issues
Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and refine integration requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure cohesive architecture
Clearly communicate technical solutions to non-technical audiences
Take ownership of issues and drive them to resolution with minimal supervision
Define and enforce integration standards, guidelines, and best practices
Ensure compliance with enterprise policies and industry standards
Stay updated with emerging technologies and integration trends