Azure Architect

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in the United States is seeking an experienced API Integration Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise API platforms on Azure. The role focuses on REST API design, security, and scalable integration architectures across cloud services.

You'll lead IAM, APIM policies, CI/CD automation, and cross-functional collaboration with security and infrastructure teams to ensure robust, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT experience in Integration/API Architecture.
• 5+ years with Azure API Management (APIM).
• Proven experience designing API platforms and integration solutions.

Skills

8+ years IT experience in Integration

Azure API Management (APIM)

Enterprise API platforms design

REST API Design & Development

OAuth 2.0 / OIDC / JWT

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / B/

API governance & lifecycle management

APIM policies (auth, rate limit, etc.)

Azure Integration Services (Functions,

Azure DevOps CI/CD & IaC

Cross-functional collaboration

API performance monitoring & tuning

Security standards & compliance

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Azure DevOps

Job description

• 8+ years of IT experience in Integration/API Architecture.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM).
• Proven experience designing enterprise-grade API platforms and integration solutions.

Mandatory Skills

• REST API Design & Development
• OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep / ARM Templates)
• Establish API governance standards, lifecycle management, and security best practices.
• Develop APIM policies including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, transformation, caching, and routing.
• Design secure integrations using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and other Azure Integration Services.
• Implement enterprise authentication using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and Azure Entra ID.
• Build scalable, highly available, and secure microservices-based integration architectures.
• Automate deployments using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates).
• Collaborate with cloud, application, infrastructure, and security teams to define API strategies and integration standards.
• Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize API gateway configurations.
• Ensure enterprise compliance, governance, and security standards across Azure environments.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.