**Introduction** We are seeking an experienced Azure API Management (APIM) Developer with strong expertise in designing, securing, and managing enterprise-grade APIs on the Microsoft Azure platform. The ideal candidate excels in building scalable API solutions, implementing APIM policies, integrating with Azure services, and automating deployments using modern DevOps practices. **Your role and responsibilities** As an Azure Cloud Full Stack Application Developer, you will work in a modern cloud-native environment, building solutions around Azure Native services, microservices-based modular designs, and API-driven microservices. You will collaborate with teams to deliver scalable and resilient backend microservices and rich UI applications using SPA or microfrontends. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Develop Scalable Microservices: Design and develop scalable and resilient backend microservices based on 12-factor principles, bounded context of the business domain, and expose functionality via API and event interfaces. • Build Rich UI Applications: Develop rich UI applications using ReactJS or Angular, with a focus on Single Page Applications (SPA) or microfrontends. • Implement Event-Driven Architectures: Develop event-driven applications using Kafka, Zookeeper, and Azure Integration services like Azure Logic apps, Services Bus, Event Grid, and APIM. • Manage Azure Services: Run and manage services on Azure, including PaaS, content delivery networks, routing services, databases, and storage. • Implement DevSecOps Practices: Use Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Azure CI to implement continuous integration and delivery, and develop infrastructure as code using Terraform and ARM Templates. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong experience with Azure API Management (APIM). * Hands-on expertise in APIM policy creation, including inbound, outbound, and backend policies. * Proficiency in Terraform or Azure ApiOps for automation and Infrastructure-as-Code. * Strong understanding of API security models (OAuth2, JWT, Azure AD, Managed identities). * Experience with Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and Key Vault. * Solid skills in request/response transformation (XML/JSON), API versioning, and caching. * Understanding of API performance tuning, throttling, load handling, and monitoring. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Experience with DevOps pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). * Knowledge of CI/CD for API gateway deployments. * Familiarity with RESTful and SOAP service integration. * Understanding of network concepts: VNets, private endpoints, API gateways, and firewalls. * Exposure to microservices architecture and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.