The Role
Designs, develops, tests, deploys, monitors, and supports enterprise integrations across business applications and data services. Builds API-led, event-driven, and message-based solutions using Azure Integration Services, manages testing and releases, investigates production incidents, documents interfaces and support procedures, and collaborates with technical and business stakeholders to improve reliability, security, observability, and efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
Job Purpose:
The Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and supporting reliable integration services that connect Breedon's business applications, platforms and data services.
Job Purpose:
The Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and supporting reliable integration services that connect Breedon's business applications, platforms and data services.
The role contributes to Breedon's internal integration capability, reducing reliance on third-party support and enabling secure, efficient communication between enterprise systems.
The Integration Engineer owns the delivery lifecycle for assigned integrations, from requirements and solution design through development, testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation and operational support.
Working with developers, analysts, architects and business stakeholders, the role will translate business needs into robust API-led, event-driven and message-based integration solutions.
The role will apply agreed engineering, security and DevOps standards to deliver scalable, supportable integrations and resolve production issues with increasing independence.
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This role is based at Lockington, Derbyshire and there is a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Applicants should be able to commute reliably to site on a regular basis and are encouraged to consider the travel requirements before applying.
This role is based at Lockington, Derbyshire and there is a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Applicants should be able to commute reliably to site on a regular basis and are encouraged to consider the travel requirements before applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test and maintain scalable integration workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions and other approved Azure Integration Services.
- Build and manage secure APIs using Azure API Management to enable reliable integration between internal and external systems.
- Implement event-driven and message-based integrations using Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Grid to support resilient, decoupled architectures.
- Contribute to Breedon's internal integration capability, reducing reliance on third-party support and improving cost and process efficiency.
- Work with business stakeholders, developers, analysts and architects to gather requirements and translate them into robust integration solutions.
- Apply agreed integration patterns, development standards, security controls and reusable components to improve consistency and maintainability.
- Take ownership of testing activities to validate data accuracy, functional behaviour, error handling, security and system performance.
- Use source control, code review, CI/CD and release management practices to deploy integration components safely and consistently.
- Monitor integration services and respond to alerts as part of daily operations, ensuring failures and performance issues are identified promptly.
- Investigate and resolve integration incidents through structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, escalating risks and dependencies when required.
- Produce and maintain clear technical and operational documentation covering interfaces, mappings, configurations, testing and support procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by simplifying workflows, reducing manual activity, improving observability and sharing knowledge across the team.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Leadership, Technical & Operational
- Practical experience in an Azure integration-focused role, designing, developing and supporting enterprise integrations.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus and Azure Event Grid.
- Strong understanding of APIs, including REST and SOAP, and common API-led, event-driven and message-based integration patterns.
- Proficiency in C#, SQL and Python, with a solid understanding of relational databases and data transformation concepts.
- Experience working with common data formats such as JSON and XML.
- Experience applying source control, code review, CI/CD and Azure DevOps practices to integration delivery.
- Ability to design appropriate error handling, monitoring, alerting, retry and support arrangements for production integrations.
- Experience testing integrations for data accuracy, functional behaviour, performance, security and resilience.
- Ability to analyse and resolve complex integration issues using structured debugging and root-cause analysis.
- Awareness of complementary ETL, middleware and platform technologies such as Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Boomi or Kubernetes.
- Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure as code using Terraform is desirable.
- Knowledge of security, authentication, authorisation, data protection and operational support considerations for enterprise integrations.
People & Resource Management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to data accuracy, reliability and technical detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across development, analytics, architecture, service and business teams.
- Ability to gather requirements, explain technical options and communicate risks or dependencies clearly.
- Good planning and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and take ownership of integration activities.
- A dependable and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
- A curious, adaptable and positive mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing and improvement.
Desirable Qualifications, Accreditations & Professional Memberships
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, information systems, technology or a related discipline.
- Relevant technical training, certification or equivalent practical experience in cloud integration, software development or DevOps.
- Desirable certifications may include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Integration Services, API management, software development, Agile or DevOps-related accreditations.
Job Benefits
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
- Digital GP Scheme
- Volunteer Scheme
- Share Saver Scheme
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways
Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
About
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.
Skills Required
- Practical experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise integrations in an Azure integration-focused role
- Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Event Grid
- Strong understanding of REST, SOAP, API-led, event-driven, and message-based integration patterns
- Proficiency in C#, SQL, and Python
- Understanding of relational databases and data transformation concepts
- Experience with JSON and XML
- Experience with source control, code review, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps
- Experience designing error handling, monitoring, alerting, retry, and production support arrangements
- Experience testing integrations for data accuracy, functionality, performance, security, and resilience
- Ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues and perform root-cause analysis
- Knowledge of security, authentication, authorization, data protection, and operational support
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, planning, and time-management skills
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, information systems, technology, or a related discipline
- Relevant technical training or certification in cloud integration, software development, or DevOps
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Boomi, or Kubernetes
- Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Microsoft Azure, Azure Integration Services, API management, software development, Agile, or DevOps certifications
- Ability to attend the Lockington, Derbyshire office at least two days per week and commute reliably
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The Company
What We Do
Breedon Group is a leading vertically-integrated international construction materials group operating in Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States. They supply essential building materials—including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt—to a diversified network of customers across infrastructure, housebuilding, and commercial end-markets. Their business model focuses on creating sustainable value through the production and supply of high-quality construction materials and surfacing solutions.
