Azure API Engineer

About Position:As an API Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and optimization of APIs that connect various systems and services. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and product teams to create scalable, high-performance APIs that meet business requirements. Your role will include ensuring APIs are secure, well-documented, and easy to consume.- Role: Azure API Engineer - Location: All Persistent locations - Experience: 3 to 6 years - Job Type: Full Time EmploymentWhat You'll Do:- Expert on Azure API Management, Logic Apps, event hub, service bus, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage and Spark, Grafana, Kafka. - One project end to end implementation and delivery, Designing the solution, Lifecycles of APIs during onboarding in APIM, Caching mechanisms on APIM, Versioning of APIs in API Management, Blue-green and canary deployment - API Development: Build and integrate RESTful APIs for insurance claims processing. - Azure Services (Hands-on) : Azure APIM, Azure Function, Azure Service Bus, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure KeyVault - Knowledge is required on : Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor & App Insights - Web Services/ Web APIs/Microservices - REST APIs, OAuth, Exception/Error Handling, Monitoring, Load balancing, Auto ScalingExpertise You'll Bring:- Strong API Development Skills: Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs with a focus on scalability, performance, and security. - Proficiency in Backend Programming: Hands-on expertise in at least one major backend language such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or similar, with clean, maintainable code. - API Security Mastery: In-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth2, JWT, API keys, and secure transmission protocols (SSL/TLS). - Cloud and API Management Experience: Practical experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and API gateway or management tools such as Apigee, Kong, or AWS API Gateway. - Microservices and Containerization: Familiarity with microservices architectures and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to build scalable and modular APIs. - Automation and CI/CD: Experience integrating APIs into automated build, testing, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools. - API Documentation and Testing: Skilled in creating clear API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI) and utilizing API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia) to ensure reliability. - Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Ability to monitor API performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues proactively. - Collaborative Problem Solver: Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and operations. - Continuous Learner: A mindset geared towards staying current with emerging API technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security standards.Benefits:- Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parentsValues-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employmentLet’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”