Lead Integration Consultant

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Integration Consultant to join our Digital Integration team, focusing on Microsoft hybrid and cloud integration projects. You'll develop and implement innovative solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration Services, contributing your expertise to diverse customer engagements. This role is remote-based with flexibility but located in New Zealand (Wellington or Auckland).

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Tackle complex integration and architectural challenges beyond coding alone.
• Contribute actively by sharing ideas and knowledge within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative as a self-starter, eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Embrace DevOps principles and foster continuous improvement practices.
• Operate independently while maintaining close cooperation with team members and clients.
• Engage in mentoring and enhancing the skills of fellow engineers.
• Lead technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery in integration projects.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures and secure cloud-native solutions.

Required Expertise

• At least 5 years of experience building cloud-native integration solutions using Microsoft Azure Integration Services, including API Management, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.
• Proficient in C# and modern .NET technologies.
• A solid grasp of integration patterns and practical application in customer projects.
• Strong understanding of Azure services and their appropriate usage in integration scenarios.
• Experience in solution design, accurate scoping, and estimation of projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for effective stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Previous consulting experience.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (preferably Terraform).
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to increase productivity.

About the Company

This New Zealand-owned technology consultancy boasts over 30 years of experience with offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch. The company values ethical business practices, inclusive culture, creativity, work-life balance, and environmental responsibility. With approximately 280 professionals, they emphasize continuous learning and innovation, working with both public and private sector clients.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Family-friendly workplace with flexible working hours when practical.
• Commitment to gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Support for community initiatives, including fundraising for Cure Kids.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Hybrid working model requiring at least two days in-office per week.
• Fully subsidized medical insurance for employees and heavily discounted coverage for immediate family members.
• Enhanced parental leave with salary top-ups and return-to-work incentives.
• Volunteer days and internal employee referral incentives.
• Access to staff assistance programs and annual flu vaccinations.
• Sick leave available from the start of employment.
• Office amenities include daily fresh fruit, coffee, a variety of teas, and biscuits.
• Accreditation as an employer with Immigration New Zealand.

Additional Information

Applicants must be New Zealand residents with the appropriate visa status and will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.