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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

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