Remote --Azure Integration and Automation Consultant--Contract

Title: Azure Integration and Automation ConsultantLocation: RemoteDuration: ContractJob Description:A hands-on Azure engineer responsible for building and scaling enterprise integration and automation capabilities.This is a builder role within a rapidly growing team—focused on creating secure, scalable, production-ready integrations using Azure-native tools.Core Responsibilities Integration Engineering (PRIMARY FOCUS)Build integrations using:Azure Logic AppsAzure FunctionsSupport:API-basedEvent-drivenBatch workflowsAPI Management (CRITICAL)Build and manage APIs using Azure API Management (APIM)Implement:Authentication (OAuth2, JWT)Throttling, policies, transformationsSecurity & Secrets ManagementImplement Azure Key VaultManage:SecretsCredentialsAccess control (managed identities)Observability & MonitoringBuild monitoring via:Azure MonitorLog AnalyticsCreate:DashboardsAlertsEnd-to-end tracingPlatform & DevOpsBuild reusable templates and patternsImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Support CI/CD pipelinesMust-Have RequirementsAzure Core StackHands-on experience with:Azure API Management (APIM) (KEY SKILL)Azure Logic AppsAzure FunctionsAzure Key VaultAzure Monitor / Log AnalyticsIntegration FundamentalsStrong understanding of:REST APIs / JSONWebhooksAuthentication (OAuth2, JWT)Retry / idempotency patternsProduction ExperienceExperience building:Production-ready systemsMonitoring + alertingRunbooksNice-to-HaveCI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Enterprise integrations (Workday, NetSuite, etc.)Regulated environments (SOX, GxP)Official JD:Azure Integration & Automation EngineerThe Opportunity:We are seeking a seasoned and innovative contract Azure Integration & Automation Engineer to implement and operationalize Azure integration capabilities supporting business and IT system integrations and workflow automation. This role will build secure, observable, and supportable integrations using Azure API Management, Azure Key Vault, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Monitor / Log Analytics. You’ll work closely with IT, Security, and business application owners to deliver scalable patterns, reusable assets, and production-ready deployments.Within the first 6–12 months, you will help deliver:A production-ready Azure integration runtime with standardized deployments (IaC), networking, security controls, and monitoring.API Management configured for internal/external consumers with consistent policies (auth, throttling, transformation, logging).Secure secrets and credential management with Key Vault and rotation-friendly patterns.Multiple end-to-end integrations/automations using Logic Apps + Functions (batch + event-driven where appropriate).Centralized logging, dashboards, and alerting via Log Analytics / Azure Monitor, enabling audit-ready observability.A lightweight set of integration standards (naming, tagging, error handling, retry patterns, kill-switch/disablement patterns, runbooks).Engineering & DeliveryDesign and implement integration workflows across SaaS/business systems using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.Build, publish, secure, and manage APIs using Azure API Management (APIM):API versioning, product/subscription setup, and developer onboarding guidancePolicies for authentication/authorization, IP filtering, throttling/quotas, transformation, caching (as needed)Implement secrets management using Azure Key Vault:Secret references from Logic Apps/Functions/APIMSupport rotation patterns and least-privilege accessDevelop Azure Functions for transformation, enrichment, orchestration helpers, custom connectors, and lightweight services.Implement standardized error handling, retries, dead-letter/exception capture patterns, and idempotency where required.Security, Compliance, and OperationsApply secure-by-default practices: managed identities, RBAC, least privilege, network controls (where applicable), and policy enforcement.Implement logging/monitoring/alerting with Log Analytics and Azure Monitor:End-to-end tracing/correlation IDs across APIM ? Logic Apps ? FunctionsDashboards for failures, latency, throughput, and dependency errorsCreate runbooks, operational playbooks, and handoff documentation for support teams.Platform Enablement & StandardsEstablish reusable patterns/templates (e.g., standard Logic App skeleton, Function app baseline, APIM policy snippets).Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatability and environment promotion (Dev/Test/Prod).Partner with stakeholders to define integration requirements, SLAs, and support models.Required Skills, Experience and Education:5+ years in integration, automation, or cloud engineering, with 2+ years hands-on Azure delivery.Proven experience with:Azure API Management (APIM) (policies, products/subscriptions, auth patterns)Azure Logic Apps (workflow design, connectors, error handling)Azure Functions (C#/.NET, Node.js, TypeScript or Python)Azure Key Vault (secrets, certificates, managed identities)Azure Monitor / Log Analytics (KQL queries, alerts, dashboards)Strong understanding of integration fundamentals: REST/JSON, webhooks, auth (OAuth2, JWT, managed identity), retry/idempotency, message transformation.Experience delivering production systems with operational maturity (monitoring, alerting, runbooks).Familiarity with Jira, ServiceNow.Preferred Skills:CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), environment promotion, and release governanceIaC: Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.Networking/security patterns: private endpoints, vNET integration, firewall rules (where needed).Enterprise integration patterns (sync/async, orchestration, event-driven).Familiarity integrating business apps (e.g., Workday, NetSuite, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365/Teams, ADP, etc.).Experience in regulated environments (SOC 1/2, SOX, GxP) and audit-friendly logging practices.Preferred Skills:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, information systems, or related field preferredBiotechnology / pharmaceutical industry experience preferred2+ years’ general HR experience preferredManaging global workforce is preferredExperience with Workday reporting; writing simple reports