Azure APIM Lead or Developer

TechDigital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Developer to architect and develop Azure APIs and applications using Python. Candidates should have a minimum of 7-10 years in an enterprise environment and significant experience with Azure integration/API management.

The position involves testing and deploying application fixes, analyzing project requests, and leading team members. Key skills include Azure APIM, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in an enterprise development environment.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Azure integration/API management.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing in Python.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop Azure APIs and applications in Python.
• Test and deploy fixes and enhancements to apps and APIs.
• Analyze project requests and define detailed work items.

Skills

Azure APIM

Python

Kubernetes

API Management

Service Bus

Cloud functions development

Tools

Azure

GitLab

Terraform / OpenTofu

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Required Skills:

• Azure APIM, Azure cloud functions, Service bus, API Management, Functions, Service Bus, Kubernetes, Key Vault
• Cloud function development using python

Years of Experience:

• 7-10 years' experience in an enterprise development environment
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with Azure integration/API management
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience developing in Python

Key responsibilities:

• Architect and develop Azure APIs and applications in Python on Azure integration services (e.g. API Management, Functions, Service Bus, Kubernetes, Key Vault). Design and implement new features and functionality. Ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications.
• Test and deploy fixes and enhancements to apps and APIs to all environments.
• Analyze project requests and define detailed work items to rewrite existing APIs and integrations and migrate them to Azure cloud services, delegating tasks to lower level team members and resources.
• Troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner and appropriately prioritize support tasks for best business performance.
• Apply GenAI tools effectively to improve delivery speed and quality by crafting prompts, validating outputs, and sharing reusable patterns with the team.

Technical Skills:

• Executing migrations of APIs and integrations to Azure-based integration platforms/technology stacks, including refactoring patterns, validating parity, and coordinating cutover to minimize downtime.
• Implementing API‑led and event‑driven integration patterns using Azure services, including deployment and monitoring tools.
• Automating CI/CD processes and experience using source control tools like GitLab.
• Building and securing APIs in Azure APIM using policies, OAuth 2.0 and Entra, client certificate (mTLS) where applicable, and API governance practices.
• Operating and administering Azure platform components with infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) tools (Terraform / OpenTofu), Azure CLI and browser portal UI.
• Troubleshooting using Azure monitoring and establishing actionable observability for APIs in external tools like Splunk.
• Developing containerized Azure Functions and integration projects using Visual Studio Code and deploying Azure Kubernetes containerized integration workloads.
• Expertise in designing and implementing complex data transformations with reusable transformation libraries, including multi‑level mappings and translations.
• Writing unit, integration and functional tests for repeatable results.
• Developing and interfacing with MS SQL Server and Oracle DBaaS relational database systems.
• Using GenAI assistants and agents such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate software delivery through effective prompt writing and iteration.

Key competencies:

• Successfully work with both technical and non‑technical members of multiple teams in a fast‑paced, technical environment.
• Able to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities, and stay aligned with team goals.
• Successfully architect and interpret solutions to complex business problems.
• Lead platform/application migration planning and execution, aligning stakeholders on approach, risk, and cutover to ensure continuity of service.
• Champion engineering quality and delivery practices (automation, testing, documentation, standards), mentoring others to improve code maintainability.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis efforts, driving incident resolution and guiding teams toward durable, preventative fixes.
• Encourage effective use of GenAI tools to safely and securely improve delivery speed and quality.
• Working knowledge of MuleSoft Runtime and Anypoint Platform a plus