Azure APIM Lead

TechDigital Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Phoenix is seeking a Service Lead for Azure API Management (APIM). This role involves managing multiple aspects of API development and application support within Azure. Candidates should possess over 12 years of experience managing critical applications, with at least 5 years in Azure API Management. Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in managing critical applications within the ASM framework.
• 5+ years in Azure API Management with complete API lifecycle experience.
• 5+ years in API Gateway with familiarity of its components.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in service operation processes, including incident management.
• Support development and administration of APIs on the Azure platform.
• Create new APIs based on customer business requirements.
• Migrate and refactor existing APIs from legacy solutions.

Skills

Azure APIM Concepts

API Management Best Practices

Azure Services Integration

Developer Engagement

Analytics and Monitoring

API Gateway Knowledge

Security Configuration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Overview

Service Lead for Azure APIM role involves managing and maintaining critical applications within the ASM framework.

Responsibilities

• Application Support: Provide leadership in various service operation processes, including incident management, configuration management, change management, release management, and applications support.
• Azure APIM Expertise: Support the development and administration of APIs in the Microsoft Azure platform utilizing Azure API Management (APIM) solution.
• API Creation: Create new APIs based on customer business requirements.
• Migration and Refactoring: Migrate and refactor existing APIs from legacy solutions to APIM.

Desired skills

• Azure APIM Concepts
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of Azure API Management, including its purpose, features, and capabilities.
• API Management Best Practices
• Familiarity with API concepts such as SOAP, REST, and Open API
• Knowledge of API gateway functionality, security, and performance optimization
• Azure Services Integration
• Ability to integrate Azure APIM with other Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid)
• Developer Engagement
• Experience engaging with developers, understanding their needs, and providing effective API solutions
• Analytics and Monitoring
• Proficiency in monitoring API usage, performance, and analytics within Azure APIM
• API Gateway Knowledge
• Understanding of API gateway concepts and best practices
• Security Configuration
• Configure security domains, user authentication, and access control for APIs
• Troubleshooting
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to API performance and functionality

Desired Experience

• Overall 12+ years in managing and maintaining critical applications within the ASM framework, including the following:
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Azure API Management: involved in complete API lifecycle.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in API Gateway: Familiarization with the gateway, Backend Services.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Components of Azure API Management.
• Education: A relevant degree (Bachelor's or Master’s) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications: Consider certifications related to Azure (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience: Proficiency in managing Azure APIM services.