Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer - API Management in West Des Moines, IA. Summary: We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong focus on Azure API Management. In this role, you will design, implement, operate, and manage cloud platform components and solutions, emphasizing seamless integration for scale and availability. You will collaborate with stakeholder teams to ensure our cloud platform services meet diverse business needs efficiently and effectively. Duties: * Cloud Platform Management: Lead the design, implementation, and management of Azure API Management solutions within our cloud ecosystem * Monitoring & Maintenance: Perform continuous monitoring and maintenance of cloud platform technologies using advanced tools to ensure performance, availability, scalability and security * Integration & Automation: Enhance service integration and API orchestration, streamlining processes and improving efficiencies by leveraging Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices * Optimization: Continuously optimize resources for cost, performance, and scalability while ensuring compliance with industry standards * Support & Strategy Communication: Deliver technical support and communicate platform strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Documentation & Learning: Maintain comprehensive documentation and stay updated with the latest relevant trends, tools, and best practices