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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
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
Job Benefits
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