Azure APIM Integration Analyst SME/ Lead Developer SME

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Position: Azure APIM Integration Analyst SME/ Lead Developer SME

Location: Chicago (Hybrid 3 days a week)

Duration: 6 Months

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs using Azure services.
• Implement and manage APIs through Azure API Management (APIM).
• Develop integrations using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Configure APIM policies including security, rate limiting, caching, and routing.
• Manage API lifecycle activities including versioning, products, subscriptions, and developer portal publishing.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, Azure AD/Entra ID, and subscription keys.
• Automate API deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Monitor and troubleshoot APIs using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams to define integration solutions.
• Ensure API governance, performance, reliability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Support production incidents, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvements.
• Document API designs, integration patterns, and operational procedures

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Azure API Management (APIM)
• REST APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger
• Azure Functions
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Event Grid / Event Hubs
• Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
• OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT
• JSON, XML, XSLT
• C#/.NET Core or Node.js
• Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
• ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform
• Application Insights, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics

Integration Expertise

• API-led Architecture
• Event-driven Integration
• Microservices Architecture
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
• API Versioning and Lifecycle Management

Experience

• 5+ years of application integration and API development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM).
• Experience implementing enterprise-scale API platforms.
• Strong experience with Azure Integration Services.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)