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Role: Integration Lead (Azure APIM)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: UK onsite- Hybrid(3 days in a week), attending Client as required
Experience: 10+ years in enterprise integration
Role summary
You will be the Espire face of the Client account. You lead integration design and delivery on Azure APIM, own the relationship with LU's programme team and the Salesforce SI (Creation), and coordinate the offshore team. The role is hands-on and client-facing and needs someone confident in a politically complex university environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead integration design, build and delivery across all in-scope systems (Student management system, Unit4, Kinetics Kx, Moodle and others) on Azure APIM.
- Be the primary Espire point of contact and run stakeholder relationships day to day, including the Head of Development, the solutions architect and the programme director.
- Own integration architecture decisions with LU's solution architect, and set API design and policy standards.
- Lead discovery, backlog grooming, sprint planning and story pointing with Creation.
- Direct, review and coach the offshore Data Migration Lead, Associate Engineer and any flex developers.
- Manage scope, risk and dependencies, and escalate early.
- Should be able to take on the hands-on work
- Spot follow-on work and bring it to the Espire Client Partner.
Essential skills
- 10+ years in enterprise integration, with strong hands-on Azure APIM (policies, products, OAuth2/JWT, versioning, Key Vault, private networking, monitoring).
- REST and SOAP pass-through patterns, and CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Proven experience working in the UK with senior client stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication. You can explain technical trade-offs to non-technical leaders and hold a scope boundary diplomatically.
- Experience leading and mentoring distributed teams. xgikmsk
Desirable
- Salesforce integration experience (APIs, Education Cloud or other SI-led programmes).
Integration Lead employer: Espire Infolabs
As an Azure Data Factory Migration Lead in London, you will join a dynamic and innovative team that values collaboration and professional growth. Our company offers a supportive work culture with ample opportunities for mentorship and skill development, ensuring you can thrive in your career while working on cutting-edge projects. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we provide a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
