Role : API Gateway Developer Client : DC Government Location : Washington, DC Job Description:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience developing and delivering high end security solutions using Azure API Management.
Hands on development experience on API Management platform(s) such as Azure APIM or Layer 7
Good understanding and exposure to overall API-Management concepts & fundamentals.
Experience in defining overall API architecture, API implementations, integration and deployment of API management platforms. Candidates will need to be able to perform hands-on technical development to implement policies.
Hands on experience with the REST and SOAP policies
Working experience using web services and APIs built on SOAP or REST and using XML & JSON.
Hands on experience Transformations from XLST, SOAP to REST, REST to SOAP
Strong knowledge of securing data channels using various mechanisms (basic authentication, OAuth 2.0, etc.)
Content Based Routing, publishing internal services to internet, HTTP header parsing and header customization, Cookie based session maintenance, Manipulation of http headers, Integration with memory cache
Mod Security - Optimal SQL execution on industry standard databases, Regex and condition-based http traffic processing, Publish Java and .NET based applications to internet.
Knowledge of API analytics (Splunk / Azure Dashboards / Event Hub) and monitoring using Azure Monitor
Understanding of DevOps practices for API Management
Experience with API build validation Postman and Basic troubleshooting and critical thinking Ability to research technical documentation and apply it to assigned deliverables
Experience with Azure Functions and Logic Apps for serverless integration
Development experience in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#
Solid understanding of Azure services and cloud computing concepts
Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design secure, scalable, and high-performing APIs
This team plays a vital role in enabling seamless data integration and external communication for our applications and services
Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to define API requirements
Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability
Stay up-to-date with the latest API Management trends, tools, and technologies
Complete Description Responsibilities:
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience; or a current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification