API Developer

Akkodis is seeking an API Developer for a Contract engagement with a client in Chicago, IL . This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in Azure Cloud, Terraform, API development, and Python automation.

Rate Range: $49/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

API Developer job responsibilities include:

• Develop and support APIs leveraging REST, SOAP, and GraphQL patterns.

• Implement and troubleshoot API security models including OAuth 2.0 and JWT authentication/validation.

• Author, maintain, refactor, and optimize Terraform modules for scalable IaC deployments.

• Provision Azure resources using Terraform including networking, compute, and security services.

• Work hands‑on with Azure Cloud architecture and services.

• Experience preferred with Azure API Management, Application Gateway/WAF, Azure Front Door, Key Vault, and monitoring tools.

• Author and manage GitHub Actions workflows including secrets, environment configs, and automation logic.

• Integrate Terraform deployments into CI/CD pipelines.

• Write and maintain Python automation scripts for infrastructure and API operations.

• Use Azure SDKs and REST APIs for automated resource provisioning and governance.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience developing APIs and cloud‑native automation solutions.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure architecture, networking, and cloud deployments.

• Hands‑on expertise with Terraform, IaC principles, and reusable module development.

• Strong Python background including scripting, automation, and SDK usage.

• Experience implementing OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security best practices.

• Familiarity with Azure Front Door, API Gateway, Key Vault, WAF policies, and monitoring tools.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Deep.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $49.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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