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We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Azure API Management and API Management gateways. The ideal candidate will excel in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM, and deploying cloud-native services on Azure. Hands-on experience with API publishing, governance, and security best practices is essential. If you have a passion for cloud integration and a drive to deliver secure, scalable solutions, we’d love to connect!

Responsibilities:
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring automated deployments and consistent delivery
Implement Infrastructure as Code with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates for scalable and repeatable environments
Deploy and operate cloud-native services, including Azure Functions, Web Apps, API Gateway, WAF, Container Apps, and AKS, applying Kubernetes orchestration best practices
Publish and govern APIs through Azure API Management, applying policies for transformation, caching, security, and routing
Ensure security and compliance by implementing OAuth 2.0, mutual TLS, SSL/TLS, RBAC, and secure API design principles
Instrument and monitor services with Application Insights and Log Analytics, creating alerts and dashboards for proactive observability
Integrate AI capabilities such as Azure OpenAI, AI Search, and Document Intelligence into backend APIs where applicable
Troubleshooting and issue-solving across applications, API, infrastructure, and network layers in hybrid environments
Support hybrid workloads, including selected on-prem systems like IIS and Java servers
Align API design with SPA consumers such as Angular and React, considering CORS and integration patterns

Requirements:
Strong CI/CD expertise in Azure DevOps with infrastructure automation using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM
Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure API Management, AKS/Container Apps, API Gateway, Web Apps, and WAF
Solid understanding of OAuth 2.0, mTLS, SSL/TLS, Azure RBAC, and secure API design principles
Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting using Application Insights and Log Analytics
Familiarity with protocols and data formats: REST, SOAP, JSON, XML
Awareness of SPA consumption patterns and CORS considerations
Proven .NET developer background with API and cloud integration experience
Experience ensuring production readiness, including incident handling and post-incident reviews

Nice to have:
Deep focus on API Management and governance processes
Expertise in Kubernetes operations and container orchestration best practices
Advanced monitoring and telemetry patterns in Azure
Knowledge of hybrid networking between on-prem and Azure
Familiarity with DevSecOps and Zero Trust principles
Experience with AI-powered automation and search solutions

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