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Azure Integration Architect

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Azure Integration Architect

Oslo, Norway - Full-time

The Azure Integration Architect is a senior technical expert responsible for designing and governing enterprise-grade integration solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role defines the architectural blueprint for connecting applications, data, and services across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives.


Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

· Design end-to-end integration architectures using Azure Integration Services including API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Azure Data Factory

· Define integration patterns such as event-driven, pub/sub, request-reply, choreography, and orchestration

· Develop and maintain architecture reference models, solution blueprints, and technical standards

· Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and recommend the right tools and platforms for each integration scenario

· Ensure architectures are designed for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery

Solution Development & Oversight

· Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight to development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle

· Conduct architecture and design reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices

· Define API design guidelines including versioning, security policies, throttling, and documentation standards

· Lead proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilots to validate architectural decisions

Governance & Standards

· Establish and maintain the integration governance framework including naming conventions, error handling strategies, logging, and monitoring standards

· Define and enforce security standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, managed identities, and role-based access control (RBAC)

· Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) in integration flows

· Own the integration platform roadmap and lifecycle management

Stakeholder Engagement

· Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs

· Present architectural proposals and trade-off analyses to senior leadership and technical review boards

· Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all Azure integration-related topics across the organization

· Support pre-sales, RFPs, or vendor evaluations where integration expertise is required

Operations & Continuous Improvement

· Define observability strategies including logging, tracing, alerting, and dashboarding using Azure Monitor and Application Insights

· Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimization strategies

· Stay current with Microsoft Azure roadmap and emerging integration trends, incorporating relevant innovations

Required Qualifications

· 8+ years of experience in software or enterprise architecture with a focus on integration

· Deep expertise in Azure Integration Services: Logic Apps (Standard & Consumption), Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Data Factory

· Strong knowledge of integration and messaging patterns: REST, SOAP, GraphQL, EDI, gRPC, pub/sub, event streaming

· Experience with hybrid integration scenarios using On-Premises Data Gateway or Azure Arc

· Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or Terraform

· Solid understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline design for integration workloads

· Experience with identity and security frameworks: Azure Active Directory, Managed Identities, OAuth 2.0, JWT

· Familiarity with microservices architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first approaches

Preferred Qualifications

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Integration Services (AZ-204 or relevant specialty)

· Experience with complementary platforms such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or Azure API Center

· Knowledge of SAP, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, or other enterprise application integration

· Exposure to real-time streaming with Apache Kafka or Azure Event Hubs

· Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or public sector

Technical Skills Summary

Category Technologies

Integration Services Logic Apps, APIM, Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs, ADF

Languages & Scripting C#, Python, PowerShell, JSON, XML, XSLT

DevOps & IaC Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep, Terraform

Category Technologies

Security Azure AD, Managed Identities, OAuth 2.0, RBAC

Monitoring Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics

Protocols REST, SOAP, gRPC, GraphQL, AMQP, MQTT

Soft Skills

· Exceptional ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

· Collaborative team player who can influence without direct authority

· Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making sound decisions under pressure

· Passion for innovation and continuous learning

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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