Lead Developer, Azure Middleware

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Azure Integration Developer to implement scalable middleware solutions using Microsoft Azure. This role will lead backend development efforts across enterprise integration platforms, focusing on API Management, IPaaS, and .NET-based services. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for building resilient, high-performance systems.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 8+ years of backend development experience with .NET and C#
• Azure Expertise: Proven experience with Azure iPaaS services, including Service Bus, App Service Plans, and Azure Monitor
• Integration Patterns: Strong understanding of IPaaS integration patterns, event-driven architecture, microservice development, and cloud-native design
• Development Practices: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile methodologies
• Architecture & Dev Ops: Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Azure Dev Ops
• Database
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases in Azure
• Fin Ops & Cost Optimization: Knowledge of cost optimization and observability best practices
• Certifications: Microsoft certifications such as Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect (preferred)
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, adaptability, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
• Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with Bicep, Terraform for Azure resource provisioning and automation.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver enterprise integrations leveraging the Azure IPaaS stack, integrating with Oracle EBS, and multiple SaaS applications including Salesforce Sales and Marketing clouds, ecommerce, finance, and supply chain applications
• Establish and lead standards for API development; develop and provide API templates
• Help establish an API Developer Portal to promote publication and reuse of APIs
• Lead the design and development of middleware components using .NET Core, C#, and Azure Functions
• Leverage Azure API Management for authentication, throttling, and governance of APIs
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, Dev Ops, product teams, business analysts, QA, and end users to align middleware solutions with business goals and requirements
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable deployments
• Ensure high availability and geo-redundancy of middleware services across multiple Azure regions
• Set standards for and execute code reviews for Azure Middleware solutions
• Participate in architecture of integrations
• Act as a Functional Lead for Azure developers as the team grows

Additional Responsibilities (Enhancements)

• Security & Compliance: Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection protocols. Ensure middleware solutions comply with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC, HIPAA).
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for integration processes, middleware components, and API workflows.
• Performance Tuning & Monitoring: Conduct ongoing performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of middleware services.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute automated unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure quality and reliability.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with Azure platform updates, new features, and best practices. Promote a culture of continuous learning within the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus
• Experience mentoring and training junior developers

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