What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure API Specialist position at Infinite Computing Systems?
Event Title: MNIT/DEED Azure API Specialist MNW MNSITE-3251
Location: Remote (Great Northern Building, 180 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55102)
Duration: 12 months (possible extension)
The Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking one full-time resource to work with MNIT/DEED staff as a subject-matter-expert in Azure API Management to facilitate the design, development, deployment, and management of Azure-based solutions tailored the State’s requirements, policies, and standards.
The resource will support the project to replace MinnesotaWorks.net by enhancing CareerForceMN.com to satisfy the regulatory requirements for the Wagner-Peyser program and provision of labor exchanges by states.
Sample Tasks
- Systems design documentation, recommended roadmap, estimated costs, and phased timeline for completion
- Develop and implement APIs in a to-be-established Azure ecosystem for the MinnesotaWorks.net replacement solution, connecting the vendor managed front-end to the MNIT managed back-end
- Set up Azure API Management processes and policies for security, performance optimization and monitoring API usage
- Configure API gateways
- Conduct performance testing and propose continuous improvement
- Ensure the application is fully ADA accessible and meets WCAG 2.1 standards.
- Perform knowledge sharing/transfer with embedded MNIT/DEED staff and partners.
- Write or Supply product technical architecture documentation.
- Provide knowledge transfer.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Outcomes of Tasks
- One easy-to-use website that can help Minnesota job seekers find jobs
- Enhanced CareerForceMN.com website for the user experience with the CareerForce system that helps Minnesotans find the resources that can help them overcome barriers to employment
- Fulfill regulatory requirements for providing a labor exchange and reporting on Wagner-Peyser customers
Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- 3 years experience with Azure API management
- 3 years experience developing RESTful APIs
- 3 years experience with .NET application development using SQL Server database(s)
- 5 years of C# experience
- Experience with implementing API management solutions, and other needed services, that adhere to policies and standards for security while also monitoring and optimizing API use and performance
- Experience developing and scaling Azure API solutions from the ground up – including integrations with systems to deployments via Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and effective collaboration and knowledge transfer abilities.
- Experience replacing and modernizing legacy systems
- Experience integrating with legacy systems
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $83.00 - $85.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Azure API Managemen: 4 years (Preferred)
- Azure API Gateway: 4 years (Required)
- RESTful APIs: 4 years (Required)
- .NET: 4 years (Required)
- API security/API optimization/ADA compliance/WCAG 2.1: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $83 - $85
