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The API Architect role involves designing, implementing, and deploying API solutions in cloud-native environments, particularly focusing on AWS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in API development, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential. This position may require occasional travel and offers a hybrid work environment.
Job Responsibility:
Design, implement, and deploy API solutions across cloud-native environments, with a focus on AWS and distributed systems
Lead the development and delivery of API and microservices-based solutions, including hands-on coding and technical leadership
Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable API architectures
Define and enforce API design standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization
Create architecture designs and technical deliverables aligned with enterprise strategy and infrastructure standards
Manage and prioritize API and product feature backlogs in an Agile environment
Develop and maintain public and private APIs supporting multiple lines of business
Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of API platforms and distributed systems
Work closely with QA/testing teams to ensure software quality and resolve defects
Provide application support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and on-call support
Participate in client discussions to understand requirements and provide consulting to internal stakeholders
Build strong relationships with business, operations, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions
Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy, including evolving systems, policies, and governance frameworks
Requirements:
Minimum 8+ years of experience in software engineering, API development, and distributed systems
Minimum 5+ years of experience in API design and development (RESTful APIs, microservices architecture)
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS: API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, SQS/SNS, etc.)
Minimum 3+ years of strong experience in designing and building scalable, highly available distributed systems
Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with API management, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and governance
Minimum 3+ years of experience with Agile SDLC, backlog management, and working with product owners
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
Nice to have:
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js)
Experience with cloud messaging and event-driven architectures
Strong understanding of system integration patterns and ground-to-cloud connectivity
Experience in debugging, testing, and production support of enterprise applications
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams
Experience in API platform strategy and enterprise-wide governance
Exposure to multi-region and multi-cloud architectures
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK)
Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or event-driven API patterns
Prior experience in financial services or regulated industries
Experience mentoring teams or leading architecture initiatives