API Platform Developer II

  Looking for a position that makes you smile? We’re seeking an API Platform Developer II to join our growing team. The API Platform Developer II is responsible for building and supporting an enterprise API platform on Azure Functions and Azure API Management.  This position delivers well-tested API capabilities, maintaining reliable operations, and improving developer experience through clear patterns and documentation.   How you’ll make us better:    Build and maintain Azure Functions using the .NET 8 isolated worker model and HTTP triggers Design and deliver REST APIs using OpenAPI-first principles with clear annotations and documentation Actively leverage AI‑assisted development tools to optimize day‑to‑day work Implement stored procedure-based data access against Azure SQL Managed Instance, including read-replica patterns where appropriate Apply caching strategies to improve performance and reliability Build and maintain shared libraries for common capabilities Assist with architecture decisions and capture key choices in lightweight Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) Improve performance and reliability by applying established patterns Integrate with Azure services including Application Insights, Key Vault, Blob Storage, and Azure Identity Analyze and document existing MSSQL schemas to understand entity relationships, constraints, and data flows Develop and refine SQL queries and stored procedures so API responses are accurate, performant, and aligned to business logic Partner with data owners and DBAs to validate assumptions, coordinate model changes, and troubleshoot performance issues when needed Create reusable query templates and schema references to speed onboarding and improve consistency across services. Assess the impact of schema changes on existing APIs and coordinate versioning or data-access updates as needed Configure and maintain Azure API Management (APIM), including backend routing, policies, and subscription management Maintain APIM configuration for backend setup and policy updates, following established patterns and change controls Support API versioning for non-breaking changes and coordinate breaking changes that require new versions Implement throttling and rate limiting per subscription and operation Maintain APIM API definitions and ensure OpenAPI specifications stay in sync with deployed endpoints Monitor and troubleshoot API health and performance using Application Insights and APIM analytics Support external partner onboarding by provisioning APIM subscriptions and maintaining required mappings/records Maintain GitHub Actions workflows for build/test, OpenAPI generation, and multi-environment deployments Use deployment slots with controlled production swap patterns Support deployments across DEV and PROD environments by following the established release process Troubleshoot deployments and improve deployment automation scripts   Your special skills:   Familiarity with authentication/identity such as Managed Identity and common credential flows used in Azure Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools to support coding, testing, refactoring, and documentation Familiarity with cashing strategies such as in-memory and Redis   Prerequisites for success: High School diploma required Three (3) years of experience in a modern .NET software engineering position with one (1) year of experience building and supporting workloads on Azure Functions required Intermediate knowledge of C# / .NET 8, PowerShell 7+, and JSON/YAML for configuration Intermediate knowledge of Azure services used in production such as Functions, API Management (APIM), Azure SQL, Key Vault, and Application Insights Intermediate knowledge of Visual Studio 2026 or VS Code, Git & GitHub (Actions, OIDC), Azure CLI, Postman or similar API testing tools Intermediate knowledge of SQL, including writing queries and working with stored procedures to support API data access     We saved the best for last. In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer: Competitive salary  Medical, dental, vision and life insurance  Short and long-term disability coverage  401(k) plan  3 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays  Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members    Why Smile Doctors? As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors is shaping the future of orthodontics through strategic partnerships with top local doctors. We provide best-in-class support services so our partner orthodontists can focus on what they do best — driving extraordinary treatment outcomes and providing patients with an unmatched experience.   With hundreds of partnered practices across the nation, our synergistic approach has made us the fastest-growing organization in our industry and produced an ever-expanding need for top talent as we continue our unprecedented trajectory. To us, there’s no such thing as “top of our game.” We’re always climbing higher — together. And as our business grows, there’s plenty of room for our team to grow their careers, too.   Our dynamic support services team is comprised of world-class professionals whose diverse experiences drive innovation and development. Together, we are committed to passionately helping others achieve their best, most confident smiles.     This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!