Contract - Technical Lead - Azure Integration Specialist

Our Why
Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Role:

In this Contract role, you will be able to start and lead from day 1. You will be able to mentor a team of integration developers, driving the design, development, and implementation of complex integration solutions within the Azure ecosystem. You will be the technical authority, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant integrations that meet our clients' evolving business needs.

THE CONTRACT ROLE IS BASED IN NEW ZEALAND AND ONLY CONTRACTORS WITH THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN COUNTRY WILL BE CONSIDERED

What You'll Do:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of integration developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Solution Architecture: Design and architect robust and scalable integration solutions using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, etc.).
• Azure Integration Expertise: Leverage deep expertise in Azure integration patterns and best practices to deliver efficient and effective solutions.
• Development & Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of integration solutions, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• API Management: Design, develop, and manage APIs using Azure API Management, ensuring security, scalability, and discoverability.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Lead the team in resolving complex integration issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for integration deployments, promoting automation and efficiency.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive Azure Integration Experience: 5+ years of experience designing and implementing integration solutions within the Azure cloud.
• Deep Azure Integration Services Knowledge: Proven expertise in Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, and other relevant Azure integration services.
• API Development & Management: Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development, with experience in API Management.
• Programming Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, PowerShell, Python).
• Database Expertise: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB).
• CI/CD & DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Agile Experience: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Relevant Certifications (Preferred): Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate) are highly desirable.

Experience Levels:

• Senior level experience is required.
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or similar role is highly desirable.