API Management (APIM) Engineer

We are seeking a senior level "APIM Engineer" who will be responsible for designing, implementing, governing, and scaling enterprise API platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, ensuring APIs are secure, performant, reusable, and aligned with business and integration strategies. The role often partners closely with architecture, security, DevOps, and application teams. Due to the nature of the project, we require Visa independent candidates only.This is a long term contract and 100% Onsite position.Local candidates preferred.Required Qualifications:• More than 8 years of experience in software engineering or integration, with min. 4 years focused on API management platforms. • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and HTTP concepts. • Hands-on experience with API gateways such as Azure APIM, Apigee, Mulesoft, Kong, or AWS API Gateway. • Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT). • Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript, Python). • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). • Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TLS, load balancing). • Experience building CI/CD pipelines and release automation. • Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, CloudFormation). • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. • Experience with event-driven and async APIs (Kafka, Event Grid, SNS/SQS). • Knowledge of API product management concepts and API monetization (if applicable). • Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect). • Experience supporting highly regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, etc.). • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. • Comfortable leading technical discussions and influencing architecture decisions.Please note: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward fraudulent applications. Any candidate found to have provided false information, Misrepresented or fabricated work experience, Falsified educational credentials, Fake or altered identification documents, Fraudulent visa or work authorization documents, Impersonation or proxy interviews, will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process.