
Senior Azure API Technical Specialist
About the role
Job Summary
API Management Expertise
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Strong hands-on experience with Apigee X (or Apigee Edge)
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Deep understanding of:
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API proxy design
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Policies (security, traffic management, mediation)
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API product configuration
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Developer portals and API lifecycle management
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Experience designing RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger)
Azure Integration & Development
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Proven experience with:
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Azure Function Apps (Node.js, Java, or Python preferred)
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Event-driven and serverless architectures
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Familiarity with:
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Azure API Management (APIM)
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Azure Key Vault
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Azure Storage (tables, blobs for lookup/reference data)
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Azure Service Bus / Event Grid
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Azure Front Door
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Strong experience in implementing data transformation and mapping logic Integration Architecture
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Solid understanding of integration patterns (sync/async, pub-sub, orchestration)
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Experience in designing decoupled, scalable API-led architectures
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Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, mTLS, certificates, secrets management)
Language
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Fluent in English (mandatory) – both written and spoken
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Ability to communicate effectively with international and cross-functional teams
Soft Skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
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Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
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Excellent communication skills in English (technical and business stakeholders)
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Proactive and ownership-driven attitude
Key Responsibilities
- Architect And Design Comprehensive Solutions For Product And Project Delivery Using Azure Api Technologies, Ensuring Alignment With Client Needs And Industry Standards.
- Serve As A Subject Matter Expert In Azure Api, Providing Strategic Insights And Guidance To Enhance Project Outcomes And Team Capabilities.
- Conduct Ongoing Research And Integrate New Technologies Into Solutions To Ensure Current Offerings Meet Quality Standards And Client Expectations.
- Facilitate The Development Of A Skilled Workforce In Azure Api Through Conducting Interviews, Leading Training Sessions, And Providing Mentorship To Team Members.
- Gather And Analyze Specifications To Deliver Tailored Solutions To Clients, Leveraging Expertise In Azure Api And Related Domains.
- Drive Competency Development By Envisioning And Articulating Strategic Propositions, Including Building Collateral And Creating Whitepapers Based On Market Trend Analysis.
- Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives While Applying Industry Best Practices For Azure Api Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery.
Skill Requirements
- Architect And Design Comprehensive Solutions For Product And Project Delivery Using Azure Api Technologies, Ensuring Alignment With Client Needs And Industry Standards.
- Serve As A Subject Matter Expert In Azure Api, Providing Strategic Insights And Guidance To Enhance Project Outcomes And Team Capabilities.
- Conduct Ongoing Research And Integrate New Technologies Into Solutions To Ensure Current Offerings Meet Quality Standards And Client Expectations.
- Facilitate The Development Of A Skilled Workforce In Azure Api Through Conducting Interviews, Leading Training Sessions, And Providing Mentorship To Team Members.
- Gather And Analyze Specifications To Deliver Tailored Solutions To Clients, Leveraging Expertise In Azure Api And Related Domains.
- Drive Competency Development By Envisioning And Articulating Strategic Propositions, Including Building Collateral And Creating Whitepapers Based On Market Trend Analysis.
- Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives While Applying Industry Best Practices For Azure Api Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery.
Other Requirements
- Architect And Design Comprehensive Solutions For Product And Project Delivery Using Azure Api Technologies, Ensuring Alignment With Client Needs And Industry Standards.
- Serve As A Subject Matter Expert In Azure Api, Providing Strategic Insights And Guidance To Enhance Project Outcomes And Team Capabilities.
- Conduct Ongoing Research And Integrate New Technologies Into Solutions To Ensure Current Offerings Meet Quality Standards And Client Expectations.
- Facilitate The Development Of A Skilled Workforce In Azure Api Through Conducting Interviews, Leading Training Sessions, And Providing Mentorship To Team Members.
- Gather And Analyze Specifications To Deliver Tailored Solutions To Clients, Leveraging Expertise In Azure Api And Related Domains.
- Drive Competency Development By Envisioning And Articulating Strategic Propositions, Including Building Collateral And Creating Whitepapers Based On Market Trend Analysis.
- Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives While Applying Industry Best Practices For Azure Api Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery.
Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
Required skills
Apigee
Azure Functions
Azure API Management
REST APIs
OAuth2
mTLS
Integration architecture
About HCL Technologies
Chennai
Headquarters