Senior APIM Engineer/Lead

Job Description

ImagineX is a tech company that deploys AI-assisted teams to build and secure mission-critical enterprise solutions with our clients – spanning software, cybersecurity, data, and AI. Structured like a software company, not a traditional consultancy, we blend deep technical expertise with authentic values, achieving world-class satisfaction (NPS 82). Our dedicated teams specialize in software, data, and AI across the U.S. and LATAM, bridging the gap between boutique agility and enterprise scale.Overview

We are 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.

This is a full time opportunity based in Columbus, OH with a requirement of being onsite five days per week.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 dependenciesRequired Qualifications

Extensive hands on experience with API Management platforms (Azure APIM, Apigee, Kong, Mulesoft, or similar)

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 skillsPreferred 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

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