Azure APIM Lead

Service Lead for Azure APIM role involves managing and maintaining critical applications within the ASM framework.

• Application Support:
  Provide leadership in various service operation processes, including incident management, configuration management, change management, release management, and applications support.
• Azure APIM Expertise:
  Support the development and administration of APIs in the Microsoft Azure platform utilizing Azure API Management (APIM) solution.
• API Creation:
  Create new APIs based on customer business requirements.
• Migration and Refactoring:
  Migrate and refactor existing APIs from legacy solutions to APIM.

• Azure APIM Concepts:
  Familiarity with the fundamentals of Azure API Management, including its purpose, features, and capabilities.
• API Management Best Practices:
  Familiarity with API concepts such as SOAP, REST, and Open API; knowledge of API gateway functionality, security, and performance optimization.
• Azure Services Integration:
  Ability to integrate Azure APIM with other Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid).
• Developer Engagement:
  Experience engaging with developers, understanding their needs, and providing effective API solutions.
• Analytics and Monitoring:
  Proficiency in monitoring API usage, performance, and analytics within Azure APIM.
• API Gateway Knowledge:
  Understanding of API gateway concepts and best practices.
• Security Configuration:
  Configure security domains, user authentication, and access control for APIs.
• Troubleshooting:
  Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to API performance and functionality.

• Overall 12+ years in managing and maintaining critical applications within the ASM framework.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Azure API Management: involved in complete API lifecycle.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in API Gateway:
  Familiarization with the gateway, Backend Services.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Components of Azure API Management.
• Education:
  
  A relevant degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications:
  
  Consider certifications related to Azure (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience:
  
  Proficiency in managing Azure APIM services.