Technical Lead – Azure IntegrationDo you dream of a role where you ensure technical excellence, quality, and governance across a global enterprise integration landscape? Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for Azure technologies? Then you could be our new Technical Lead for Azure Integration at Hempel.Do you have the drive and ambition to help shape a smarter, more connected future?Lead technical oversight and governance of integration solutions delivered across multiple vendors and teams.Ensure delivery aligns with Hempel’s integration strategy by collaborating with Integration Architects.Review, challenge, and validate vendor designs, estimates, and timelines.Drive adherence to coding standards, performance expectations, and cost optimization.Own root cause analysis and resolution of integration issues in Azure services.Guide and mentor vendor teams to uphold best practices and quality standards.Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and technical reviews.Troubleshoot and support integration flows built on:Azure Logic AppsAzure API ManagementEvent Hub / Event GridService BusAzure Data FactoryAzure FunctionsAzure Data GatewayMonitor and report on delivery quality, risks, and technical deviations.Reduce operational load on architects by leading detailed technical analyses.Foster a community of practice around integration development.What are we looking for?Min. 8+ years of IT experience in software development.At least 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering integrations using Microsoft Azure Integration Services.In-depth expertise with cloud design patterns, distributed systems, and enterprise integrations.Strong grasp of the Azure Well-Architected Framework, including reliability, performance, security, cost, and operations.Proven experience enforcing coding standards, reviewing vendor deliverables, and identifying improvement opportunities.Effective communicator with strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Familiar with agile methodologies (Scrum, DevOps) and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps.Experience with automated testing and deployment pipelines.Comfortable working in distributed international teams across time zones.Fluent in English – written and spoken.Can you balance ambition with care for your colleagues and the wider business?You’ll join the Hempel Integration Layer (HIL) team.You’ll play a key role in building a world-class enterprise integration ecosystem.Your leadership will directly impact delivery quality and business outcomes.We’ll look to you for insights that shape the evolution of our integration standards and platform governance.Does it sound like a match to you?Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.Application due 2025-09-21Seniority Level Mid-Senior levelJob Functions Information TechnologyIndustryChemicalsAt Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
