Azure API Architect

We are looking for an experienced Technology Architect Integration/API with strong expertise in Azure API Management, API Gateway platforms, and enterprise API architecture. The candidate will lead API architecture, design, development, platform implementation, client engagements, and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead API and Integration architecture initiatives and client engagements.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain APIs using Azure API Management and API Gateway platforms.
• Work with Azure API Builder, Azure API Marketplace, Azure Authorization & Consent Management, and Azure Integration Builder.
• Experience with Axway Amplify API Management / Axway API Gateway is highly desirable.
• Define scalable, secure, reusable, and extensible API architectures and integration solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend, backend, product, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into API solutions.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, API Keys, Basic Authentication, and other authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Develop and implement custom API policies and security controls.
• Design and implement APIs using REST and SOAP, with JSON and XML payloads.
• Create API specifications, technical documentation, usage guides, architecture guidelines, and best practices.
• Define API implementation, integration, deployment, and lifecycle management strategies.
• Create reusable design templates, technical artifacts, accelerators, and tools for API development.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security guidelines, and project compliance requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Identify reusable components and drive continuous improvement and standardization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multiple technical teams to ensure successful end-to-end delivery.
• Support SOW preparation, solutioning, new opportunities, and client discussions.