Azure API Engineering
Smartwork IT Services
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Job Details
Skills
- Cloud
- Azure
- Security
- MuleSoft
- Cloud networking
- Azure Functions
- API Management
- infrastructure automation
- CI/CD practices
Summary
Title: Azure API Engineering
Location: Remote (USA)
Role Overview
The Senior API Engineer will be responsible for building and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure API Management, Azure Functions, cloud networking, security, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD practices. Experience with MuleSoft and AI-assisted development tools is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, secure, and support enterprise-scale REST APIs on Azure.
- Build API solutions using Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Functions, App Services, and related Azure services.
- Create and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger specifications while adhering to API design, versioning, and documentation standards.
- Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, and Azure Key Vault.
- Apply Azure networking best practices, including VNets, Private Endpoints, NSGs, Firewalls, and private connectivity.
- Configure API gateway policies such as authentication, routing, caching, throttling, rate limiting, and logging.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Bicep, Terraform, ARM Templates, or similar technologies.
- Establish monitoring, diagnostics, and alerting using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, and development of API engineering standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Strong software engineering experience focused on API and integration development.
- Proven experience building and hosting production-grade APIs on Microsoft Azure.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Functions, and Azure cloud services.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
- Experience implementing secure API authentication and authorization frameworks.
- Solid knowledge of Azure networking, security, governance, monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Experience building automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, production support, testing, and monitoring experience.
- Proficiency with Git and modern DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API-led connectivity, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Experience integrating MuleSoft with Azure-based APIs and services.
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture using Azure Service Bus and Event Grid.
- Experience with containers and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, testing, documentation, and automation.
- Microsoft Azure certifications are preferred.
- Dice Id: 91131384
- Position Id: 2026-4790
- Posted 10 hours ago
Company Info
About Smartwork IT Services
At SWITS Digital Private Limited, we are driven by innovation, integrity, and a commitment to empowering businesses through technology. As a fast-growing company, we specialize in designing and developing cutting-edge products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Who We Are
Innovators at Heart: We thrive on turning ideas into impactful solutions that drive tangible results.
Tech Visionaries: Our expertise spans web application development, AI-driven solutions, and digital transformation.
Client-Focused: Building long-lasting partnerships by delivering personalized, high-quality services.
What We Do
Develop innovative products like SWITS ATS, SWITS HRMS, SWITS JOBS, and SWITS VMS, revolutionizing industries such as recruitment, human resources, and vendor management.
Provide scalable, efficient, and secure web applications that simplify business processes and foster growth.
Our Vision
To redefine industry standards by crafting digital solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but also anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.
Why Choose Us
Agile Development: Fast and adaptable processes for delivering exceptional results.
Customer-Centric Approach: We prioritize understanding and meeting client objectives.
End-to-End Support: From ideation to execution and beyond, we’re with you at every step.
Join us on our journey to shape a smarter, more connected future. Let us bring your vision to life!
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