Senior APIM Engineer/Lead

Latin America, Latin America, Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Studio

Experienced

This is a 100% LATAM-based, remote hourly contractor role, with no benefits. Interested individuals must be a citizen or permanent resident of any LATAM country. *SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE*

ImagineX Studio is seeking a highly skilled Senior APIM Engineer/Lead to support critical API management, integration, and platform engineering initiatives for our client. This role will work closely with the Lead Architect, taking ownership of engineering execution and platform delivery to free her to focus on higher‑level architectural strategy and design. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with API management platforms, integration patterns, and enterprise‑scale API governance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise API management solutions
Support the Lead Architect by driving hands‑on engineering, platform configuration, and integration work
Build, secure, and optimize APIs, policies, and gateways within the client’s APIM ecosystem
Collaborate with architecture, development, security, and operations teams to ensure scalable and compliant API solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex API, integration, and platform issues across environments
Implement API governance standards, best practices, and lifecycle management processes
Contribute to modernization and integration initiatives across cloud and on‑prem platforms
Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and continuous improvement efforts
Provide subject matter expertise to internal and client teams, reducing single‑threaded dependencies

Required Qualifications

Extensive hands‑on experience with Azure API Management platform (APIM)
Strong understanding of API design, REST standards, security protocols (OAuth, JWT, mTLS), and integration patterns
Proven experience building and managing API gateways, policies, and developer portals
Background supporting enterprise‑scale API ecosystems and distributed systems
Strong troubleshooting skills across API, networking, and integration layers
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Azure APIM specifically
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid integration architectures
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation for API deployments
Background working with architects on large‑scale modernization or transformation initiatives
Experience with microservices, containers, and service mesh technologies

This is a 100% LATAM-based, remote hourly contractor role, with no benefits. Interested individuals must be a citizen or permanent resident of any LATAM country. *SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE*

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