Senior Azure Integration Lead

Roles and responsibilities Design, develop, and support Open Banking and enterprise APIs using Azure API Management (APIM). Implement API lifecycle management, including versioning, governance, monitoring, and security controls. Develop secure RESTful APIs and microservices to support digital banking and integration requirements. Implement OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT validation, consent management, and token security mechanisms. Integrate banking platforms, payment systems, fintech partners, and third-party applications. Design and develop cloud-native solutions using Azure Functions, Durable Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure SQL. Build scalable, resilient, and high-performing serverless architectures on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain GoAnywhere MFT workflows, file transfer automation, and secure data exchange solutions. Implement secure file transfer protocols including SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, and SCP. Configure and manage Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Application Gateway to protect APIs and web applications. Monitor and mitigate security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance risks for internet-facing applications. Develop backend applications and integration services using Java, Spring Boot, JSON/XML processing, and encryption technologies. Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and release automation using Azure DevOps. Prepare and maintain technical design documents, solution architectures, API specifications, and operational runbooks. Provide technical leadership, conduct code and design reviews, mentor development teams, and drive engineering best practices. Must Have Proven experience in Open Banking API Development and enterprise API integration. Strong hands-on expertise with Azure API Management (APIM) , API governance, security, and lifecycle management. Extensive experience designing and developing REST APIs and Microservices architectures. Proficiency in Azure Functions, Durable Functions, and Azure Logic Apps for cloud-native solution development. Strong knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Azure Storage Accounts, and Azure SQL Database . Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, PingFederate, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JWT-based API security . Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot , including JSON/XML processing, encryption, and secure application development . Experience with GoAnywhere MFT , secure file transfer protocols, workflow automation, and enterprise integrations. Strong understanding of Secure Coding Practices , application security, authentication, authorization, and compliance standards. Experience creating Technical Design Documents (TDD/SDD) and maintaining OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and API documentation Good to have Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with Azure DevOps , including CI/CD pipeline implementation, release management, and deployment automation. Knowledge of Azure Monitor , Application Insights, and operational monitoring for cloud-based applications and APIs.