Company Description Avanade is the leading innovator in digital services, business solutions and design-led experiences, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Born 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft to combine deep industry and business expertise with the best enterprise software solutions and platforms. Avanade provides state-of-the-art solutions and applications based on Microsoft technology in the area of application & server infrastructure, cloud-based, desktop and workplace IT solutions, messaging, collaboration … Team You will join a highly specialized team with a broad skillset that is passionate on bringing excellence to our customers, striving continuesly to the ultimate client satisfaction. And helping them solve their most critical information and technology challenges trough innovation and creativity. Working from our office in Merelbeke, Brussels or client-site at our medium and large range clients. With a perfect balance between work, training and knowledge sharing we constantly bringing the team to new levels. Role As an Azure Integration Architect, you are responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable integration solutions using Microsoft Azure services. You focus on creating robust architectures that connect cloud and on-premises systems through tools like Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management. As an architect, you collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable integration strategies. You ensure compliance with security, performance, and governance standards while optimizing for cost and efficiency. A key part of your role involves defining integration patterns, mentoring development teams, and enforcing best practices. You also evaluate emerging technologies such as IoT and event-driven architectures to support future business needs. You play a critical role in roadmap planning for iterative adoption of Azure Integration Services during digital transformation. Ultimately, as an Azure Integration Architect, you serve as a trusted advisor, enabling seamless connectivity across enterprise systems and driving innovation through modern integration approaches. We work with the largest organizations in Belgium in various industries, which guarantees challenging and diverse work. The scale of the projects at our enterprise customers naturally brings additional challenges and opportunities. Some projects may last a year, others a little longer or shorter. The variety of projects gives you the opportunity to develop quickly and gain experience in different environments. Qualifications Experience Solid background in integration architecture and middleware environments Hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services Practical experience managing the full API lifecycle Technical Skills Strong expertise in REST/SOAP APIs, JSON/XML, OAuth, and event-driven architectures Comfortable working with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Azure DevOps, Terraform) Good understanding of microservices and serverless architectures Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent Soft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead initiatives and mentor team members Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Languages Proficiency in Dutch or French, and English Nice to Have Experience integrating with SAP, Dynamics 365, or other ERP platforms Exposure to IoT and data streaming technologies