Azure Integration Developer with Chat Bot exp (Tampa)

Position :Azure Integration Developer with Chat Bot exp

Location : Tampa, FL/Remote

Pay Rate : $60/hr on C2C model

Azure Integration Developer (Azure Bot, Microsoft Integrations with Apps)

We need a resource who can design, build, and support an integration between Azure Bot Service and a Microsoft Teams app/extension within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with the bot connected to a Node.js backend service hosted in Azure. This role will be responsible for implementing the Teams-facing experience, configuring bot registration and messaging endpoints, enabling secure authentication and authorization across M365/Azure components, and ensuring the backend services reliably handle bot conversations, business logic, and environment-specific deployments. The person should also be comfortable working across application development, Azure platform configuration, Teams app integration, and deployment coordination so they can help clarify requirements, support end-to-end delivery, and troubleshoot issues across both cloud and application layers.

Key skills to look for:

• Azure Bot Service design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Microsoft Teams app/extension development and Teams Toolkit familiarity
• Microsoft 365 integration patterns and app registration concepts
• Strong Node.js backend development experience
• REST API design and integration experience
• Azure App Service or other Azure hosting/deployment experience
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) authentication and authorization
• Bot Framework SDK knowledge
• Environment configuration, secrets management, and deployment pipelines
• Debugging across Teams client, bot service, and backend APIs
• Understanding of webhooks, messaging flows, and callback endpoints
• Ability to work with deployment teams on infrastructure and release requirements

Role Descriptions:

• Job Overview Design| build| and support integration between Azure Bot Service and a Microsoft Teams appextension| leveraging Node.js backend services within Azure and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft Teams appextension that connects to Azure Bot Service.
• Configure and manage bot registration| messaging endpoints| and integration points within M365 and Azure.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) across bot| Teams| and backend services.
• Develop and maintain Node.js backend services that handle bot conversations| business logic| and environment-specific deployment configurations.
• Work closely with deploymentinfrastructure teams for app hosting (e.g.| Azure App Service) and release pipelines.
• Troubleshoot end-to-end issues from Teams client| Azure Bot Service| to backend APIs and network flows.
• Coordinate requirements and deliverables ensuring smooth deployment and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Bot Service

• Experience designing bots using Azure Bot Service and Bot Framework SDK.
• Configuring messaging endpoints and webhook callbacks.
• Handling conversation state| dialogs| and messaging flows.

Microsoft Teams Development

• Building custom Teams appsextensions (bots| tabs| messaging extensions).
• Familiarity with Teams Toolkit and app manifest configuration.
• Understanding Teams app registration and permission scopes.

Node.js Backend Development

• Strong proficiency in Node.js (Express or similar frameworks).
• Designing REST APIs is consumed by bots and client apps.
• Integration with Azure services for storage| queues| and configuration.

Microsoft 365 and Identity

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for authentication and authorization.
• Implementing OAuth2OpenID Connect flows for Teams and bot authentication.
• Managing app registrations| service principals| and permission grants within Azure AD.

Azure Platform and Deployment

• Hosting Node.js services using Azure App Service or similar.
• Using Azure DevOps| GitHub Actions| or similar for CICD pipeline creation.
• Managing environment variables| secrets| and configuration in Azure Key Vault or App Service settings.

Debugging and Troubleshooting

• Diagnosing issues spanning Teams client behavior| bot service messages| and backend APIs.
• Monitoring and logging using Azure Application Insights or equivalent.
• Understanding messaging callbacks| chat and conversation lifecycle in Teams.