Azure Integration Architect

Responsibilities

• Define and drive integration architecture and strategy across complex, multi-system landscapes

• Design composable and modular integration solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles

• Lead and influence architectural decisions across engineering and digital domains

• Design and govern API lifecycle management and enterprise integration services

• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and reusable integration platforms and services

• Apply integration patterns including REST, SOAP, messaging, and event-driven architectures

• Establish integration standards, governance frameworks, and reusable architectural patterns

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams on strategic roadmaps and transformation initiatives

• Support Agile, product-centric delivery with a focus on long-term ownership and continuous improvement

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in integration architecture or senior engineering roles

• Experience working within multinational or consulting environments

• Strong knowledge of composable architecture, modular design, and capability-based integration

• Hands-on experience with MACH, microservices, and MASA architectural approaches

• Extensive experience with API lifecycle management and enterprise integration platforms

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services including Azure API Management, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions

• Strong understanding of integration patterns including REST (Representational State Transfer), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), messaging, and event-driven architectures

• Experience designing integrations across cloud and hybrid environments

• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices including CI/CD and automation

• Strong awareness of cloud security, data privacy, PII handling, and compliance considerations

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

• Proven ability to collaborate across business, digital, engineering, and global teams

• Experience in omnichannel, retail, luxury, or enterprise transformation programs is an advantage