Azure API Gateway Developer

OverviewRole: API Gateway DeveloperClient: DC GovernmentLocation: Washington, DCResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design secure, scalable, and high-performing APIs.Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability.Stay up-to-date with the latest API Management trends, tools, and technologies.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent experience.Experience developing and delivering high end security solutions using Azure API Management.Hands on development experience on API Management platform(s) such as Azure APIM or Layer 7Good understanding and exposure to overall API-Management concepts & fundamentals.Experience in defining overall API architecture, API implementations, integration and deployment of API management platforms. Candidates will need to be able to perform hands-on technical development to implement policies.Hands on experience with the REST and SOAP policiesWorking experience using web services and APIs built on SOAP or REST and using XML & JSON.Hands on experience Transformations from XLST, SOAP to REST, REST to SOAPStrong knowledge of securing data channels using various mechanisms (basic authentication, OAuth 2.0, etc.)Content Based Routing, publishing internal services to internet, header parsing and header customization, Cookie based session maintenance, Manipulation of headers, Integration with memory cacheMod Security - Optimal SQL execution on industry standard databases, Regex and condition-based traffic processing, Publish Java and .NET based applications to internet.Knowledge of API analytics (Splunk / Azure Dashboards / Event Hub) and monitoring using Azure MonitorUnderstanding of DevOps practices for API ManagementExperience with API build validation Postman and Basic troubleshooting and critical thinking Ability to research technical documentation and apply it to assigned deliverablesExperience with Azure Functions and Logic Apps for serverless integrationDevelopment experience in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#Solid understanding of Azure services and cloud computing conceptsFormulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design secure, scalable, and high-performing APIsThis team plays a vital role in enabling seamless data integration and external communication for our applications and servicesCollaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to define API requirementsMonitor API performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availabilityStay up-to-date with the latest API Management trends, tools, and technologiesMinimum Education/Certification RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience; or a current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-27