The APIM Developer is responsible for the design, development, security, and lifecycle management of APIs using API Management platforms. This role supports enterprise-wide integrations across applications, data platforms, and business systems, ensuring scalable, secure, and well-governed API solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards. 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 and enforce API security standards, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT validation, certificates, and IP restrictions . Develop and apply APIM policies for transformation, routing, throttling, caching, logging, and error handling . Integrate APIs with backend systems such as SAP (S/4HANA), ERP platforms, CMS, and third‑party applications . Support synchronous and asynchronous integrations using REST, SOAP, and event‑driven architectures. Collaborate with architects to define API standards, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management practices . Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize reliability, scalability, and availability . Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for APIM deployments using Azure DevOps, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools. Produce and maintain technical documentation , including API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger), integration flows, and deployment guides. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Strong hands‑on experience with Azure API Management (APIM) . Proficiency 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, scopes, certificates ). Experience integrating with enterprise systems (SAP, ERP, data platforms, middleware ). Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures in Microsoft Azure . Familiarity with JSON, XML, transformations, and message mediation . DevOps & Automation Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub Actions). Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics). Experience Requirements 10–12 years of overall experience in integration or middleware development. 8+ years of hands‑on experience with APIM or API Gateway platforms. Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or data‑driven programs is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, or Event Grid . Understanding of API governance models, reuse frameworks, and domain‑driven design . Experience supporting high‑availability, mission‑critical integrations . #J-18808-Ljbffr