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Job Title: Azure API Lead
Job Location: Schaumberg, IL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr
We are looking for Azure API Lead for our client in Schaumburg, IL
Job Title: Azure API Lead
Job Location: Schaumberg, IL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr
- Lead API and integration initiatives within an enterprise environment by leveraging Azure and middleware technologies.
- Drive design, development, and delivery of scalable API solutions while managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
- Strong experience with API and integration platforms including MuleSoft and Azure API Management.
- Proficiency in Azure cloud services and ecosystem.
- Experience with Java and REST API development.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Lead onsite API initiatives and provide technical leadership for integration tracks.
- Design, develop, and manage API solutions using Azure and middleware platforms.
- Oversee API lifecycle including design, deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across systems.
- Manage and support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
- Monitor system performance and ensure reliability using monitoring tools.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Manage complex application portfolios and distributed teams.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
- Azure API Management and Azure Data Factory.
- Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and App Services.
- MuleSoft Anypoint Platform including API design and policies.
- Java and REST API fundamentals.
- AKS administration.
- Monitoring tools such as Dynatrace.
- CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Version control systems including Git and SVN.
- SQL and database fundamentals.
- Understanding of enterprise middleware and messaging systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with agentic AI orchestration patterns.
- Cross-functional coordination experience across enterprise domains.
- Basic knowledge of Angular or UI technologies.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in leading API and integration initiatives in enterprise environments.
- Experience working in large application management or support programs preferred.
Salary : $60 - $65