Azure Integration Architect

About Chain IQ Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide. Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.

Purpose We are looking for an experienced Integration Engineering Expert to join our Digital Platform team and lead the development of a modern, scalable, and API-driven integration layer using Microsoft Azure. This role plays a key part in enabling connectivity between internal and external systems, with a focus on indirect procurement and ERP/EDI integration. You will be responsible for designing and implementing reusable integration components, ensuring performance, security, and compliance, while collaborating closely with architecture, operations, and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from legacy integration tools to Azure-native services including Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and API Management
• Develop secure and reusable integration frameworks to support scalable and efficient data exchange across enterprise systems
• Design and implement interfaces to support indirect procurement processes, ensuring seamless integration with ERP platforms such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle Fusion
• Build and manage RESTful APIs using OpenAPI standards and Azure API Management with a focus on performance, observability, and compliance
• Support both real-time and hybrid integration models (e.g., file-based, event-driven) with robust monitoring, logging, and error handling
• Apply enterprise security best practices, including OAuth2, token-based authentication, and data protection across all integration touchpoints
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub for secure, automated deployment of integration components
• Conduct integration testing (unit, system, regression), perform code reviews, and ensure all solutions meet quality and compliance standards
• Produce technical documentation including interface specifications, data flows, deployment procedures, and support guides Promote platform adoption and sustainability through knowledge sharing, standardization, and close collaboration with development and operations teams

Requirements We are looking for candidates with:

• 10+ years of experience in integration engineering within enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on expertise in Azure services: Logic Apps, Azure Functions, API Management, and Data Factory
• Proven experience integrating with ERP systems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle Fusion using both API and file-based methods
• Experience with EDI integrations (e.g., ANSI X12, EDIFACT) and hybrid models in B2B environments
• Solid understanding of integration patterns including orchestration, transformation, routing, and exception handling
• Skilled in designing and managing RESTful APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger and implementing secure authentication (OAuth2, tokens)
• Proficient in SQL Server and Azure SQL for staging, transformation, and logging
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub
• Familiarity with event-driven tools like Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Blob Storage
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot across complex distributed systems
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across development, operations, and security teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus If you're a hands-on integration expert with deep Azure experience, strong ERP and EDI integration skills, and a solid understanding of API-driven architecture, this is your opportunity to shape the core platform powering our next-generation procurement technology. We are

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