Posted 1mo ago

API Platform Developer II

@ Smile Doctors
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Build functions, Design APIs, Tune performance
Requirements Summary:Three years in modern .NET software engineering; Azure Functions; API design; SQL stored procedures; Azure API Management.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Azure Functions, Azure API Management, OpenAPI, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Application Insights, Visual Studio, VS Code, Git, GitHub Actions, Postman, JSON, PowerShell, C#, .NET 8, SQL
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The vision of Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and our patients. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We focus on the importance of the individual and recognize that each person on our Team has something great to offer. We recognize talents and strengths and take care to nurture those abilities to help our Team Members grow into successful people in their careers, in our organization, and beyond.

 

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 AIassisted development tools to optimize daytoday 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 AIassisted 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!

 

 

 

Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization.  We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.