Lead Azure Cloud Integration & Automation Engineer

About

Our client is looking for a Lead Azure Cloud Integration & Automation Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade Azure cloud integration solutions. This role will provide technical leadership across cloud architecture, integration services, and automation frameworks, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated Azure cloud solutions aligned to business objectives
• Oversee deployment, optimization, and maintenance of Azure services ensuring scalability, availability, and security
• Manage and integrate Azure services including Logic Apps, Functions, API Management, Event Hub, Event Grid, and Service Bus
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and business teams to align cloud strategies
• Define and enforce Azure governance, best practices, and compliance standards
• Monitor cloud performance, cost optimization, and resource utilization
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on Azure integration and automation strategies
• Support vendor coordination and engage with Microsoft support where required
• Prepare status reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for stakeholders

Required Experience

• Strong experience leading Azure cloud integration and automation initiatives
• Hands-on expertise with:
  • Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, API Management
  • Event Hub, Event Grid, Service Bus
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • ARM Templates, Terraform, or Azure CLI
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration:
  • Kubernetes / Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps practices and tools
• Experience working in enterprise, multi-stakeholder environments

Nice to Have

• Azure Data Factory experience
• Experience with large-scale cloud transformation programs