AM : Azure Integration Services Engineer

Job Title: Azure Integration Services Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Integration Services Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade integration solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have h ands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM), Service Bus, Event Hub, and networking components, enabling secure, scalable, and resilient cloud integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Architecture & Development

- Design and implement integration solutions using Azure Integration Services: APIM, Service Bus, Event Hub, and Event Grid.
- Develop and manage RESTful APIs, message queues, and event-driven workflows.
- Configure hybrid integration scenarios using on-prem and cloud connectors.

Azure API Management (APIM)

- Configure APIM in internal and external modes with Application Gateway and WAF integration.
- Implement policies for authentication, throttling, and logging.
- Enable direct Service Bus message publishing from APIM using managed identities.

Service Bus & Event Hub

- Set up queues and topics for asynchronous communication between services.
- Implement message routing, retries, and dead-lettering strategies.
- Monitor and troubleshoot message flow and latency issues.

Azure Networking

- Design and manage Hub-and-Spoke network topologies, NSGs, and service endpoints.
- Ensure secure connectivity between integration components and external systems.
- Implement access restrictions and route configurations for function apps and APIs.

Security & Compliance

- Use Azure AD and managed identities for secure access control.
- Apply encryption, RBAC, and firewall rules across integration components.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.

Monitoring & Optimization

- Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for observability.
- Optimize performance and cost through scaling strategies and usage analytics.
- Document integration patterns, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

- 6+ years of experience in cloud integration and architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure APIM, Service Bus, Event Hub, and Azure Networking.
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Terraform) and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and asynchronous messaging.

Preferred Qualifications

- Microsoft certifications (AZ-204, AZ-400, AZ-305).
- Experience with Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Event Grid.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
- Exposure to hybrid cloud and multi-region deployments.