Azure Integration Architect
Posted 1 day ago by Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group
£68 Per hour
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Azure Integration Architect role is focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing integration solutions for public sector projects using Microsoft Azure services. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective data and application integration, particularly with Dynamics 365 and the Azure Data Platform. Candidates must have experience in public sector environments and a strong understanding of compliance and security requirements. This is a contract role that operates outside of IR35 regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and implement integration solutions using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, Data Factory, etc.)
- Lead integration across Microsoft SaaS products, including Dynamics 365 CE and FinOps
- Define and enforce integration standards, best practices, and governance
- Collaborate with data and application teams to design robust data integration pipelines and workflows
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and stakeholders
- Ensure integration solutions comply with public sector security and compliance requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues and provide recommendations for performance improvement
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Azure Integration Architect or similar role
- Strong experience with Azure Integration Services: Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and FinOps integrations
- Demonstrated experience in public sector/government projects
- Knowledge of data platform and analytics integration within Azure
- Strong understanding of security, governance, and compliance in public sector environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Salary (Rate): £68.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Integration Architect
Home based - must be in the United Kingdom
Public Sector/Central Gov - SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance
Contract role - Outside IR35
About the Role:
An Azure Integration Architect with a strong background in public sector or government projects. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising integration solutions across Microsoft SaaS products, including Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and Finance & Operations (FinOps), as well as the broader Azure Data Platform. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless data and application integration, enabling secure and efficient digital transformation within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and implement integration solutions using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, Data Factory, etc.)
- Lead integration across Microsoft SaaS products, including Dynamics 365 CE and FinOps
- Define and enforce integration standards, best practices, and governance
- Collaborate with data and application teams to design robust data integration pipelines and workflows
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and stakeholders
- Ensure integration solutions comply with public sector security and compliance requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues and provide recommendations for performance improvement
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as an Azure Integration Architect or similar role
- Strong experience with Azure Integration Services: Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and FinOps integrations
- Demonstrated experience in public sector/government projects
- Knowledge of data platform and analytics integration within Azure
- Strong understanding of security, governance, and compliance in public sector environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills