Azure APIM Administrator- Tietoevry Create ( m/f/d)

Position: Azure API Management (APIM) Administrator

Location: Columbia, SC ( Remote)

Duration: 6 months

Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Azure API Management (APIM) Administrator to support and enhance our API infrastructure. This role involves working closely with development teams, DevOps, and enterprise architects to manage, review, and optimize API integrations, policies, infrastructure, and CI/CD adoption using Azure DevOps and Bicep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage API infrastructure using Azure API Management (APIM).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Bicep templates for APIM setup and updates.
• Assist application teams in defining Policy Fragments, managing API definitions, and publishing APIs.
• Review the current APIM implementation and provide technical recommendations for optimization, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, DevOps, and architecture teams to align APIM configurations with enterprise standards.
• Support API lifecycle management including versioning, documentation, and deprecation strategies.
• Ensure API security through proper authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement (OAuth2, rate limiting, IP restrictions, etc.).
• Participate in governance and best practice discussions related to API design, exposure, and security.
• Adopt and integrate existing CI/CD pipelines (defined by the CI/CD team) for API deployment and management.
• Monitor API usage, health, and performance metrics, and recommend improvements or remediation steps.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years overall experience and 4+ years of hands-on experience with Azure API Management (administrator responsibilities).
• Proficient in Bicep or ARM templates for infrastructure automation on Azure.
• Experience working with .NET / .NET Web API backends and a solid understanding of how APIs are developed and exposed.
• Strong understanding of API policies (rate limiting, transformation, caching, security, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, especially using Azure DevOps.
• Ability to analyze existing APIM setups, document gaps, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across multiple development and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with API Governance frameworks and enterprise API strategy.
• Exposure to API security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
• Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman or Swagger.

Microsoft certifications in Azure certification are mandatory - Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) could be apt.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Tietoevry, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity.

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