Integration Developer

Job Title: Integration Developer

Location: UK (remote role with occasional meet ups)
Must have the Right to Work in the UK (cannot provide sponsorship)
Salary: £45K (depending on experience)

Role Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Integration Developer to design, develop, and maintain data integration solutions that connect systems across the organization. This is a remote role, but candidates must be based in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The role places a strong emphasis on SQL, SSIS, and Azure Logic Apps, alongside experience in building and consuming APIs using C# or similar modern languages.

Key Responsibilities

1. Integration Design

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather requirements and define integration workflows.
• Design data mappings, transformations, APIs, and message schemas to enable secure and efficient data exchange.

2. Development & Implementation

• Build and deploy integration solutions using C#, .NET, or equivalent languages.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services, incorporating error handling and retry logic to ensure reliability.

3. Integration Tools & Platforms

• Utilize platforms such as Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, and SSIS to orchestrate data flows and integrate systems.
• Use tools like Postman, Swagger, and API gateways to support development and testing.

4. API & Service Integration

• Develop and maintain REST and SOAP APIs, ensuring secure authentication and authorization.
• Integrate internal and third-party services to support service-oriented and event-driven architectures.

5. Data Transformation & Mapping

• Implement logic to transform data between formats (JSON, XML, CSV).
• Create reusable components to streamline integration across systems with varying schemas.

6. Testing & Debugging

• Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of workflows and APIs.
• Use debugging tools (e.g., Fiddler, Postman) and logs to identify and resolve issues.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain clear documentation of API contracts, integration configurations, and architecture.
• Provide regular updates and technical reports to stakeholders.

8. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with developers, data engineers, QA, and business analysts to align integration efforts with project goals.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with integration technologies, cloud platforms, and development best practices.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and help improve integration standards and code quality.

Candidate Profile

• Based in the United Kingdom (remote working).
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in integration or backend/API development.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, SSIS, and Azure Logic Apps.
• Solid development experience with C#/.NET or similar languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and other integration tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with data formats and protocols (JSON, XML, REST, SOAP).
• Experience with source control (Git/TFS) and CI/CD pipelines is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available