Engineering Lead - Azure APIM

Role : Azure APIM Engineering Lead

Designation : Senior Consultant or Manager

Location : Mumbai

Notice : 30 Days Max

Education : Must be Btech in IT or CS BE only.

We are seeking a seasoned Azure APIM Engineering Lead to architect, implement, and manage enterprise-grade API solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure API Management, cloud-native architectures, and integration strategies, with a proven track record of leading complex API initiatives across large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of APIs using Azure API Management.
• Architect scalable and secure API solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Manage the full API lifecycle : design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and versioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Implement API security protocols including OAuth2, JWT, and IP filtering.
• Monitor API performance and usage metrics; optimize for scalability and reliability.
• Drive automation and CI / CD practices for API deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise integration standards and governance Skills & Qualifications :
• 7+ years of experience in software development and integration.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure API Management.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Proficiency in Azure services : Logic Apps, Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus, etc.
• Experience with API gateway policies, throttling, caching, and transformation.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and CI / CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of security best practices for APIs and cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

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