Azure APIM Engineer - Configuration Management

Description : Role Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Azure APIM Engineer to manage our complete Azure API Management (APIM) lifecycle.

This crucial role involves everything from initial requirements and platform setup to advanced design, development, secure deployment, and production support, ensuring our APIs are robust, scalable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities :

• Platform Management : Take ownership of the entire Azure APIM instance, including configuration, scaling, patching, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
• Design & Architecture : Collaborate with solution architects and development teams to define and implement API governance standards, API design best practices (REST, SOAP, GraphQL), and security policies within APIM.
• API Development & Configuration : Develop and manage APIM policies (e.g., rate limiting, caching, transformation, security) using the Policy XML language to enforce business and security requirements.
• Requirement Gathering : Translate business and technical requirements into technical specifications for API implementation and APIM configuration.
• DevOps and CI / CD : Design, implement, and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate the deployment of APIM configuration, APIs, and policies across environments.
• Security Implementation : Implement and enforce robust security mechanisms, including OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect integration, subscription key management, and mTLS.
• Monitoring & Support : Configure and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor / Application Insights to ensure high availability and performance. Provide Tier 3 production support for critical API issues.
• Networking & Connectivity : Manage APIM integration with Azure Networking components (e.g., VNet integration, Private Endpoints) to secure backend connectivity and control ingress / egress.
• Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for APIM setup, API standards, and operational procedures.

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