Azure APIM Specialist

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Azure API Management policies, developer portals, and API

lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and scalable API integrations.

• Automate deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Monitor and troubleshoot API performance using Azure monitoring tools.

• Ensure compliance with security standards and governance policies.

Required Skills and Experience

API Management & Integration

• Experience with Azure API Management.

• Proficiency in Azure API Management (APIM):

• API import/export

• Policy configuration (rate limiting, transformation, etc.)

• Developer portal setup

• Versioning and revisions

• Proficiency in RESTful API design and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation.

Security & Governance

• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and API key management.

• Experience with Azure Key Vault and RBAC.

• Understanding of compliance and governance in cloud environments.

DevOps & Automation

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

• Familiarity with Terraform or Pulumi for Infrastructure as Code.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Proficiency with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.

• Ability to debug and optimize API performance.