Azure Integration Developer

AZURE INTEGRATIONS DEVELOPER Engagement Type: Contract-to-Hire (5-Month Conversion Window) Location: Charlotte, NC area strongly preferred (Onsite/Hybrid flexibility; Open to ET hours) Target Conversion Salary: Open / Market-aligned (Mid-level to Senior) POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Azure Integrations Developer to serve as the core middleware engineer for an enterprise Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation. This is a hands-on, focused middleware development role responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining the integration layer connecting D365 (F&O and CE), Shopify, InRiver PIM, legacy applications, and third-party platforms. The developer will work closely with internal technology leads and external implementation partners (BDO) to ensure reliable, high-volume system-to-system data movement across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a dedicated Azure Integration Specialist (not a generalist .NET app developer) who can clearly articulate their personal contributions to complex integration architectures and build robust enterprise workflows within the Microsoft ecosystem. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Middleware Development & Integration Architecture Design, build, and deploy reliable middleware solutions using Azure Integration Services, including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, Azure Functions, and Power Automate. Configure complex routing, data transformations, asynchronous messaging, workflow automation, and event-driven data movement between systems. Consume and integrate REST APIs, webhooks, and OData endpoints exposed by Dynamics 365, Shopify, InRiver, and legacy databases. Write custom C# and .NET Core integration code where low-code solutions require extension. System Reliability, Logging & Monitoring Implement enterprise-grade error handling, retry logic, dead-lettering, logging, and failure recovery protocols to guarantee zero data loss. Establish monitoring and alerting routines across all Azure integration components to proactively identify and resolve pipeline bottlenecks. Support Integration Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), defect resolution, cutover execution, and post-go-live stabilization. Collaboration & Documentation Partner directly with internal system architects, functional leads, and third-party implementation vendors (BDO) to refine integration requirements. Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data mapping matrices, sequence diagrams, dependency charts, and operational runbooks. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Core Technical Skills Hands-on Azure Middleware Expertise: Deep, practical experience architecting and implementing solutions using Azure Logic Apps and Azure Service Bus. Azure Ecosystem: Proficiency with Azure Functions, Event Grid, Power Automate, and API Management (APIM). Development Background: Strong C# and .NET Core development skills with hands-on expertise parsing JSON, XML, handling authentication protocols (OAuth, API Keys), and working with RESTful API architecture. Communication & Technical Ownership: Demonstrated ability to articulate, step-by-step, the specific design, logic, and code written on prior enterprise integration projects. Preferred Experience Microsoft Dynamics 365 Integration Experience: Direct experience moving data in/out of D365 F&O and/or D365 CE (Strongly Preferred). E-Commerce & PIM Integration: Hands-on experience integrating with Shopify and/or InRiver PIM (or similar PIM solutions). Industry Domain Experience: Prior background supporting enterprise integrations within retail, distribution, CPG, or manufacturing environments. X++ Familiarity: Basic understanding of X++ is a minor plus for future system roadmap items, but not required. CANDIDATE SELECTION CRITERIA Middleware Focus: This role requires a specialist dedicated to Azure integration services, messaging patterns, and API orchestration—not general full-stack web or application development. Azure-First Stack: Candidate must possess primary expertise in Azure. AWS- or GCP-exclusive integration experience without deep Azure Service Bus/Logic Apps knowledge will not meet the client's needs. #IT123