ERP SAVVY is seeking for Azure API Specialist to join our team. This role involves working 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 to 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. The enhanced CareerForceMN.com will function as one, easy-to-use website to help Minnesotans find jobs and access resources to overcome barriers to employment. The website will leverage APIs to interface data and systems, including a cloud-based MNIT-DEED database used for federal, state, and local reporting, and a job posting feature for employers provided by DirectEmployers.
Sample Tasks:
- Create 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 improvements.
- 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:
- Develop an easy-to-use website that helps Minnesota job seekers find jobs.
- Enhance the CareerForceMN.com website to improve the user experience with the CareerForce system, helping Minnesotans find resources to 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 of experience with Azure API management.
- 3 years of experience developing RESTful APIs.
- 3 years of experience with .NET application development using SQL Server databases.
- 5 years of C# experience.
- Experience 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.
- 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
Work Type: Remote (Mainly) with some on-site work at DEED headquarters, Great Northern Building, 180 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55102, as needed
Relevant Experience: 7+ Years
Past Government Experience: Highly Preferred
Locals: Highly Preferred
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