Job Title: Integration Specialist / Architect (API Management, Azure IS) Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Long Term Contract Experience Level: Senior About Us: At Cognizioni, a global boutique consulting firm, we specialize in delivering top-tier talent and cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We are looking for an experienced Integration Specialist / Architect with a strong focus on API management using Azure Integration Services to join our team. Job Overview: The Integration Specialist / Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex integration solutions across various platforms, with a specific focus on Azure Integration Services and API management. The role will require collaboration with multiple teams to ensure seamless system integrations and enable effective API lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities: • Integration Architecture: Design and implement integration architecture solutions using Azure Integration Services, including Logic Apps, Azure API Management, Service Bus, and Event Grid. • API Management: Develop and manage APIs through Azure API Management (APIM), ensuring security, scalability, and high performance. • Solution Design: Create integration solutions for connecting on-premise, cloud-based systems, and third-party applications. • Cloud Integration: Leverage Azure IS for hybrid cloud integration, ensuring the reliability and availability of integrated solutions. • Process Automation: Implement automated workflows, data integrations, and messaging between distributed systems. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver integration solutions that meet business needs. • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to integration, APIs, and data flows across connected systems. • Security and Compliance: Ensure integration designs and API implementations meet security standards and compliance requirements. • Performance Tuning: Optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness on the Azure platform. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in integration architecture and development, with expertise in Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, etc.). • API Management Expertise: Hands-on experience managing API gateways, security, and performance tuning using Azure API Management. • Azure Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Azure cloud services, particularly integration tools and architecture patterns. • Programming Skills: Proficiency in .NET, C#, or other relevant languages for integration solutions development. • Middleware Experience: Familiarity with middleware solutions, SOA, and microservices architecture. • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing complex integration and API issues. • Team Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. • Certifications: Azure certifications such as Azure Developer, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent are a plus. Preferred Skills: • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment in an Azure environment. • Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and messaging protocols (e.g., SOAP, REST, HTTP, XML, JSON). • Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus. Job Type: Contract Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Chicago, IL 60064
Job Type
Contractor role
Skills required
Azure, .NET, C#
Location
North Chicago, IL
Salary
No salary information was found.
Date Posted
October 20, 2024
Cognizioni IT Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to design and implement integration solutions using Azure Integration Services. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure effective API management and system integrations.