Azure APIM Developer

Role: Azure APIM Developer

Client: IBM / AEP
Location: Hybrid – Columbus, OH
Rate: $60–$63/hr
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure API Management (APIM) Developer to design, implement, and manage scalable API solutions for a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Azure APIM, API security, lifecycle management, and integrations with Azure PaaS services. This role requires close collaboration with architecture, DevOps, and application teams to deliver secure, high-performing APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead API architecture and design, defining scalable solutions using Azure API Management

• Manage the full API lifecycle, including design using OpenAPI/Swagger, versioning, testing, deployment, and retirement

• Implement and enforce API security and compliance, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, TLS, and IP filtering

• Configure authentication and authorization policies within Azure APIM

• Develop and maintain APIM policies for rate limiting, throttling, caching, logging, and data transformation (JSON to XML and vice versa)

• Integrate Azure APIM with Azure PaaS services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid

• Monitor and optimize API performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights

• Troubleshoot latency and performance issues to ensure high availability and reliability

• Drive CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for API deployments across environments

• Manage and maintain the Azure APIM Developer Portal, including documentation, subscriptions, and access controls

• Collaborate with internal and external development teams to support API consumption and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM)

• Experience designing and managing RESTful APIs

• Strong understanding of API security standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT, TLS)

• Experience with OpenAPI / Swagger specifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure PaaS services

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for API deployments

• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a hybrid onsite/offsite model

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility, energy, or large enterprise environments

• Experience supporting high-traffic, enterprise-grade APIs

• Familiarity with event-driven and microservices architectures