Integration Engineer

The role will be for 18 months on a fixed term basis.Based from our office in Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire circa 3 days a week, therefore applicants must live, within a commutable distance to this location.BREEDON GROUP PLC is a leading construction materials group operating from over 400 sites across the UK, Ireland and US. We have an opportunity to join our Data & Analytics team, supporting the delivery of seamless data integrations across our platforms and systems. We are seeking an experienced Azure Integration Engineer who will support the design, development and maintenance of data connections that help power our business systems.

The Role

As we continue to evolve into a data-driven organisation, we recognise the importance of effective and reliable data integrations. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with experience in building and maintaining reliable integrations across enterprise systems. You will design, develop, and support integration services that ensure seamless communication between business applications. Working closely with developers and analysts, you'll take ownership of integration workflows, ensure testing and monitoring activities, and troubleshoot production issues independently.

• Develop and maintain scalable data integration workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions and other components as required.
• Build and manage secure APIs leveraging Azure API Management to enable seamless integration between internal systems.
• Implement reliable, event-driven and message-based integrations using Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Grid to support decoupled architectures.
• Monitor integration jobs and respond to system alerts as part of daily operations.
• Take ownership of testing activities to validate data accuracy and system performance.
• Work with senior team members and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into robust integration solutions.
• Document integration processes and contribute to the maintenance of technical documentation
• Investigate and resolve integration issues in a structured and timely manner
• Participate in improvement efforts to enhance existing data workflows and reduce manual tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Or equivalent experience gained in a professional data or integration environment

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Azure integration-focused role
• Hands on experience with Azure Integration Tools (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid)
• Solid understanding of APIs (REST/SOAP) and integration patterns
• Proficiency in complex C#, SQL and Python and a solid understanding of relational databases and data transformations concepts.
• Familiarity with data formats such as JSON and XML
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Some experience or awareness of ETL or middleware tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Boomi, Kubernetes)
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform is beneficial

Skills

• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and system reliability
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the integration and data space
• Logical approach to solving problems and debugging technical issues
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance, prioritize tasks, and lead integration activities

Personal Attributes

• Curious, motivated, and committed to continuous learning
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment
• Team-oriented, with a collaborative and supportive mindset
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Dependable and proactive in completing tasks and following through on responsibilities

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme