Senior API Platform Software Developer

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior API Platform Software Developer for a 12-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer. Work Location Remote Security Requirement Must hold a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability Clearance. Key Tasks Design, develop, and integrate information systems and integration platform technologies according to industry best practices and standards. Advise on optimal use of the integration platform and contribute to enhancing its capabilities. Review systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction and advice in areas related to APIs, Event services, integration patterns, and DevOps. Develop standards and processes for coding, deployment, testing, and governance. Analyze and resolve complex technical support issues, including solution lifecycle management. Ensure security, performance, and availability of the platform and services. Present and demo work to large audiences, including senior executives. Create and maintain technical processes and procedures. Perform hands-on tasks to maintain and enhance the platform. Key Qualifications Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, integration, DevOps, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Experience building reusable and resilient APIs in Hybrid Cloud environments (Microsoft Azure and data center) and pure Azure Cloud environments. Hands-on experience with .Net. Qualifications Post-secondary degree in a related field such as Computer Science or Engineering. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in software development and/or technical architecture. Experience developing and deploying enterprise technology using CI/CD practices. Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to break down big plans into achievable timelines and incremental deliverables. Experience leveraging Azure API Management to virtualize REST APIs and support existing SOAP services written using legacy technology. Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, and secure APIs. Assets Experience with Azure API Manager, Application Gateway, Application Service Environment. Experience working with technology vendors and systems integrators. Experience managing integration design patterns and practices, including API virtualization, resilient event-driven architecture, and asynchronous processing. Experience with security scanning tools. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, YAML. Experience integrating legacy systems into modern tech stacks. Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (including B2B and B2C implementations). Positive energy, open to feedback, and strong communicator to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and vendors. About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Don’t let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request