Azure API Architect | W2 Only | On-site role.

Xlysi • North Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Azure API Architect to design secure, scalable enterprise API platforms using Azure API Management (APIM) and Azure Integration Services. The role leads API modernization initiatives and provides technical architecture leadership. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of overall IT experience and 5+ years designing Azure integration solutions. This is an on-site, W2-only role in North Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of overall IT experience.
• 5+ years designing Azure integration solutions.
• Strong hands-on APIM expertise and proven enterprise API architecture experience.
• Experience with Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
• Experience with Azure Service Bus.
• Experience in REST API architecture and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of Azure networking and API security.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and API governance.
• Experience in enterprise integration architecture and modernization.
• Excellent technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AKS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Container Apps.
• Experience with Azure Event Grid or Event Hubs.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience with C#/.NET, PowerShell, or Python.
• TIBCO, MuleSoft, or BizTalk migration experience.
• Azure Solutions Architect certification.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise API architecture using Azure APIM, REST/SOAP APIs, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Build integration solutions using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, and Azure Key Vault.
• Define standards for API governance, versioning, throttling, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Design microservices, event-driven, and hybrid cloud integration architectures.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code.
• Lead legacy middleware migration to Azure Integration Services.
• Develop HLD/LLD documents, conduct design reviews, and guide development teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior