Azure API Lead (W2)

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Only W2

The following requirement is open with our client.

Title                                      : Azure API Lead (W2)

Location                              : West Hartford, CT (Remote)

Duration                              : 12+ Months

Relevant Experience (in Yrs.): 9+

Rate:                                       $58/hr on W2

Job Description:

• Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and deploy APIs using Azure API Management (APIM) or equivalent API Gateway platforms
• Configure and manage API proxies, products, subscriptions, policies, and versioning strategies
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT validation, certificates, and IP restrictions
• Apply APIM policies for transformation, routing, throttling, caching, logging, and error handling
  Integrate APIs with backend systems such as SAP (S/4HANA), ERP systems, CMS, and third-party applications
• Support synchronous and asynchronous integrations using REST, SOAP, and event-driven patterns
• Collaborate with architects to define API standards, governance models, and lifecycle management
• Monitor API performance, troubleshoot integration issues, and optimize API reliability and scalability
• Support CI/CD pipelines for APIM using Azure DevOps, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools
  Produce technical documentation including API specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI), integration flows, and deployment guides
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM)
• Proficient in RESTful API design and OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications
• Experience with policy-based API development (inbound, outbound, backend, on error)
• Solid understanding of API security standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT, OAuth scopes, certificates)
• Experience integrating with enterprise systems (SAP, ERP, Data platforms, Middleware)
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, API transformations, and message mediation DevOps & Automation
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub Actions)
• Infrastructure as Code exposure (ARM, Bicep, Terraform preferred)
• Monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics
• Experience Requirements
• 10–12 years of overall integration or middleware experience
• 8+ years of hands-on APIM / API Gateway development experience
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or multi system integration programs
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or data-driven programs is a plus
• Nice to Have
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, or Event Grid
• Understanding of API governance, reuse frameworks, and domain-driven design
• Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical integrations
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (business, architecture, security)
• Good communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile delivery environments

Must-Have Skills:

• Azure API Management (APIM)
• REST API Development & OpenAPI (Swagger)
• API Security – OAuth
• Azure

Thanks and Regards,

Grace

Technical Recruiter |ASCII Group LLC. 

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