Azure APIM Engineering lead

Description

Skills- Azure, DevOps, Powershell Scripting, Terraform, ARM

Location- Pune, Noida, Nagpur, Bangalore

Year of Exp- 8 to 10 years

Requirements

Need to have extensive hands-on experience with Azure API Management (Azure APIM) and should be able to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance API ecosystems in complex enterprise environments.

This person needs to have technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align API strategies with business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• 7-10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on API Management at an enterprise level.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure API Management (Azure APIM), including configuration, deployment, and management in production environments.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level APIM implementations, preferably in cloud-based ecosystems.

Technical Skills:

• Deep expertise in Azure services (e.g., Azure APIM, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, Azure Functions).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, SOAP, GraphQL, and API design principles (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for APIM deployments.
• Knowledge of security protocols (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSL/TLS).

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams, driving adoption of best practices and standards.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Other relevant API or cloud certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud APIM implementations.
• Familiarity with other APIM platforms (e.g., Apigee, AWS API Gateway, MuleSoft) in addition to Azure APIM.
• Background in microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design: Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade API Management solutions, with a focus on Azure APIM, ensuring scalability, security, and performance optimization.

Implementation: Oversee end-to-end implementation of APIM platforms, including API gateways, policies, security configurations, and developer portals, tailored to enterprise needs.

Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices in API design, development, and governance.

Integration: Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate APIM solutions with existing systems, such as Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus), identity providers (e.g., Azure AD), and third-party applications.

Security & Compliance: Implement robust security measures, including OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, rate limiting, and threat protection, while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Policy Management: Define and manage API policies for authentication, authorization, transformation, caching, and monitoring within Azure APIM.

Monitoring & Optimization: Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and analytics using tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or equivalent to ensure API performance and reliability.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, DevOps teams, and developers to align API strategies with business goals and technical requirements.

Documentation & Training: Create comprehensive documentation for APIM solutions and provide training to internal teams on API usage and management.

Troubleshooting: Act as the escalation point for complex APIM-related issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution