Microsoft Azure Engineer (API Specialist) at iOCO

Skills and Experience

What you’ll do:

• Design and Deployment: Architect, design, and implement Azure cloud solutions, leveraging various Azure services including Azure API Management, Azure Functions, App Services, Logic Apps, and others.
• API Management: Design, build, and maintain API management solutions on Azure, including API gateways, custom API development, and API security measures.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Manage and optimize Azure-based infrastructure components such as Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Databases, and Networking solutions.
• Integration: Integrate APIs with third-party platforms, SaaS services, and internal systems, ensuring seamless data exchange across environments.
• Automation & Scripting: Use Azure DevOps, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate deployment and management tasks.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security policies, identity management (Azure AD), and compliance standards in cloud environments.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize Azure services and API performance, ensuring minimal latency and high availability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software development, DevOps, and IT operations teams to ensure smooth cloud operations and integration workflows.
• Troubleshooting: Debug issues related to Azure services and APIs, ensuring high service reliability and swift resolution of issues.

Your expertise:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Proven experience with API design, development, and integration using Azure services.
• Experience with cloud automation tools such as ARM Templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Experience with Azure networking, security, and identity management (Azure AD, RBAC, etc.).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in Azure services: Azure API Management, App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, web services, and API security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
• Solid understanding of Azure monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or C#.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• API-related certifications (optional but a plus)