Job Posting End Date03-03-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary Part of a larger team delivering technology solutions to address business problems and opportunities. Focus on translating specific business requirements into technical solution architectures including application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and non-functional requirements around supportability, resiliency, security, etc. Translate general business requirements and business trends in architecture patterns and technology ecosystems including data center architecture, application architecture patterns, integration architecture patterns, technology standards, non-functional technical requirements, and computing paradigms.
Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:- Design, deploy, and administer APIs on Azure API Management, including the Self-Hosted Gateway on OpenShift.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for platform administration, implementing security and governance policies while automating deployments using Terraform and CI/CD.
- Maintain broad awareness and knowledge of the API Management platform and industry trends, particularly with the evolution of AI.
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn new technologies and drive their implementation.
- Provide after-hours (24/7) on-call support as part of a rotation.
What We're Looking For: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
Experience: 8 years of relevant work experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Nice-to-have:Experience: - API Management: Manage and support Azure API Management or similar API Gateway platforms, demonstrating expertise in configuration and policy management.
- API Design and Security: Apply API design principles and OpenAPI specifications while implementing security practices, including OAuth2, JWT, and Azure AD/Entra ID.
- Monitoring and Diagnostics: Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for API performance monitoring and diagnostics.
- Scripting and Automation: Deploy APIs using ARM templates, Terraform, PowerShell, or Azure CLI for automation.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Manage CI/CD pipelines for API deployment using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Containerization and Orchestration: Implement containerization (Docker/Podman) and manage deployments in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
- Support & Operations: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the platform, overseeing APIM platform administration tasks such as capacity planning, upgrades, backup/restore, access management, and incident resolution.
Licenses/Certifications: - AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud - Apigee API Engineer Certification
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-009
Compensation Range:$116,255.00 - $151,132.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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