Azure API Developer

Straive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced Azure API Developer to design, develop, implement, and support secure, scalable API solutions on Microsoft Azure.

You will work with APIM, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and related services while enforcing robust API security and governance. Collaboration with architects and DevOps is essential to deliver cloud-native, scalable integrations.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–4 years of IT experience with at least 1+ years hands-on in Azure API Management (APIM).
• Strong expertise in REST APIs, JSON, and API security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT).
• Experience with APIM policies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs using Azure services.
• Configure, administer, and manage Azure APIM.
• Publish, secure, version, and monitor APIs using APIM.

Skills

REST APIs

JSON

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

JWT

SSL/TLS

APIM

Cloud API security

CI/CD

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines

API development

C#/.NET

Java

Azure Functions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

AKS

Docker

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

Log Analytics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Azure API Developer with expertise in Azure API Management (APIM) to design, develop, implement, and support secure, scalable API solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in API development, Azure integration services, API security, and cloud-native application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs using Azure services.
• Configure, administer, and manage Azure API Management (APIM).
• Publish, secure, version, and monitor APIs using Azure APIM.
• Develop API policies for authentication, authorization, throttling, transformation, caching, rate limiting, and routing.
• Integrate APIs with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Azure AD, JWT, API Keys, and Managed Identity.
• Develop and maintain API documentation using OpenAPI (Swagger).
• Build reusable integrations and microservices following Azure cloud best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize API performance.
• Work closely with architects, DevOps, and application teams throughout the SDLC.
• Support CI/CD deployments using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Required Skills

• 2–4 years of IT experience with at least 1+ years of hands‑on experience in Azure API Management (APIM).
• Strong expertise in:
• REST APIs
• JSON
• Hands‑on experience with:
• Strong understanding of API security:
• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• JWT
• SSL/TLS
• Experience creating APIM policies for authentication, transformation, caching, routing, and rate limiting.
• Knowledge of C#, .NET Core, or Java for API development.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support experience.

Good to Have

• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Docker.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event‑driven design.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates for Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Azure Key Vault.
• Exposure to messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400, or Azure Integration‑related certifications).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile teams.
• Good documentation and presentation skills.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.