Senior Engineer (Integration - Azure)

Overview Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial services and auto lending organization, is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to design, develop, and maintain innovative IT solutions and processes within a modern technology domain. This role will be critical in ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of enterprise systems, applications, and infrastructure. The right candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a strong technical background, passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and building scalable solutions. They will also bring leadership capabilities—mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of cross-functional projects. Experience of the Right Candidate Education & Background • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 15+ years of IT engineering experience with at least 5 focused on solution design, development, and maintenance. • Master’s degree in STEM or Business a plus. • Prior experience in financial services or auto lending strongly preferred. • One or more certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (required) • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Expert (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred) • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (preferred) • Docker Certified Associate (preferred) • Mulesoft Certified Developer - Level 1 (nice to have) Technical Expertise • Deep expertise in .Net and Azure development. • Proficiency with RESTful APIs, microservices, GraphQL, Swagger, OpenAPI. • Cloud integration experience using Azure App Services, Container Apps, Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus. • Database design and optimization with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. • CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes. • Strong knowledge of cloud-native, event-driven architectures and distributed systems. • Skilled in problem-solving, architecture design, automation, business/system analysis, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities of the Right Candidate Solution Design & Development • Design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance applications using Azure Web Services and .Net. • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring secure access via OAuth2, JWT, and Azure AD authentication. • Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code aligned with best practices. Cloud Development & Integration • Deploy and manage applications on Azure App Services, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Functions. • Leverage Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Service Bus for data management and event-driven architectures. • Support cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring performance and scalability. DevOps & Automation • Configure CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to support automated deployments. • Build and manage containerized applications using Docker & Kubernetes (AKS). • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform. Monitoring & Performance Optimization • Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases. • Implement monitoring systems to track KPIs, SLAs, and application health. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis. Leadership & Collaboration • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals. • Ensure successful delivery of projects by adhering to timelines, budgets, and deliverables. • Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution.