On-site Azure API Architect - Enterprise API & Integration

Xlysi LLC.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Xlysi LLC. is seeking a hands-on Azure API Architect to design secure, scalable enterprise API platforms using APIM and Azure Integration Services. The role emphasizes architecture leadership and modernizing integrations in a large-scale environment.

The incumbent will lead design reviews, governance, and migration from legacy middleware, working on on-site projects in North Chicago, IL. A strong security mindset and API-first approach are required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of Azure integration experience.
• Hands-on APIM expertise and proven enterprise API architecture experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise API architecture using Azure APIM, REST/SOAP APIs, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Build integration solutions using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, and Azure Key Vault.
• Define API governance, versioning, throttling, monitoring, and lifecycle management standards.
• Design microservices, event-driven, and hybrid cloud integration architectures.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code.
• Lead legacy middleware migration to Azure Integration Services.
• Develop HLD/LLD documents, conduct design reviews, and guide development teams.

Skills

Hands-on API architecture

Technical leadership

Azure API Management

Enterprise integration patterns

Security design

OpenAPI/Swagger design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

Service Bus

Event Grid

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform/Bicep/ARM templates

AKS/Docker/Kubernetes

Azure Key Vault

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Xlysi LLC. is seeking a hands-on Azure API Architect to design secure, scalable enterprise API platforms using APIM and Azure Integration Services. The role emphasizes architecture leadership and modernizing integrations in a large-scale environment.

The incumbent will lead design reviews, governance, and migration from legacy middleware, working on on-site projects in North Chicago, IL. A strong security mindset and API-first approach are required.