Azure API Developer

Job Summary

Functions in a backend Azure API developer role responsible for designing, building, and managing API solutions in a fast-paced cloud development environment. Develops secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs supporting internal systems, partner integrations, and customer-facing services. Builds and maintains APIs using Azure Cloud Services and backend technologies including C#, Java, .NET, and JSON-based services. Collaborates with architects, developers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure APIs are discoverable, governed, monitored, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Supports multiple system integrations and resolves interface and performance issues. Works within Agile project teams to translate business needs into reliable, data-driven API services.

Education & Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and publish APIs into Azure Cloud environments.
• Build backend services using C#, Java, .NET, and JSON for application integrations.
• Create and manage API policies in APIM for throttling, caching, transformation, authentication, authorization, and logging.
• Expose services through APIM using Azure Functions, App Services, and on-premise systems.
• Maintain API documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Implement API lifecycle management including versioning and validation.
• Configure authentication using OAuth2, Azure AD, subscription keys, or other security mechanisms.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD automation and testing pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architectural discussions.
• Monitor API usage, performance, and error metrics using Azure monitoring tools.
• Troubleshoot integration and performance issues across multiple systems.
• Ensure APIs meet enterprise governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Support system upgrades, vendor integrations, and platform enhancements.
• Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and user support when required.
• Participate in change control and production deployments.
• Participate in on-call support rotations as needed.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; Adapt to different styles; Listen critically; Collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; Commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; Has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of API development methodologies and software lifecycle practices. Expertise with Azure API Management and Azure backend services. Strong proficiency in RESTful API design, C#, Java, .NET backend development, JSON and service integrations, and SQL and database interaction. Experience implementing APIM policies using XML-based policy expressions. Experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Logic Apps, and related services. Solid understanding of API security and authentication standards. Experience using OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and source control systems. Knowledge of CI/CD automation tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced delivery environments.

Working Conditions

Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes.

It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.