API Solution Architect

Meet with application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level direction and approach to upcoming projects.

• Design and implement comprehensive API and integration solutions for enterprise clients, aligning with their strategic goals and technical requirements.

• Develop and maintained web services to support business operations and third-party integrations.

• Play a key role in the migration of legacy systems to cloud-based solutions on Azure.

• Architect microservices-based systems on AWS and Azure, enhancing system flexibility and performance.

• Manage API lifecycle using Apigee, providing centralized control over API traffic, security, and analytics.

• Attend ARB meetings to understand the new project requirements, as related to API and Integration design, build and implementation solutions.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and reduce time-to-market. Implemented API security protocols, including OAuth 2.0 and JWT, to safeguard sensitive data.

• Design and implement a cloud-based MFT solution on AWS, enabling secure and scalable file transfers for a global e-commerce platform.

What will this person be working on

Establish best practices for API and integration development, including governance, versioning, documentation, and testing.

• Manage the API lifecycle using Apigee, optimizing performance and reliability.

• Provide technical leadership in the transition to a microservices architecture, reducing system complexity and improving maintainability.

• Develop and maintained web services to support business operations and third-party integrations.

• Play a key role in the migration of legacy systems to cloud-based solutions on AWS.

• Enhance application performance through efficient API design and optimization techniques.

• Improve data accuracy and reduce transaction processing time through optimized integration workflows.

• Integrate the MFT solution with existing ERP and CRM systems, streamlining data exchange and improving operational efficiency.

Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'

• Strong technical knowledge of various API related to technologies (Data Power, Rest API, IBM Cloudpak, Kafka etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.

• Strong technical knowledge of MFT related technologies (Exa: Axway MFT, Kong, GoAnywhere, Mulesoft, Moveit etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.

• Extensive application support experience working with application teams.

• High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development.

• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

• In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

• Good understanding of Project Management skills.

• Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred.

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems (IS), Computer Science, software engineering, information technology and/or equivalent industry experience.

Minimum Experience:

• 5-10 years of designing, developing, and implementing API solutions across various industries. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and best practices in API management to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

• 2-4 years of experience in working large scale projects.

• Should have knowledge of cloud computing concepts.

• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and achieve business objectives.

• Skilled in leveraging industry-leading MFT platforms to enhance data security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of various API related to technologies (Data Power, Rest API, IBM Cloudpak, Kafka etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.

• Strong technical knowledge of MFT related technologies (Exa: Axway MFT, Goanywhere, Mulesoft, Moveit etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.

• Extensive application support experience working with application teams.

• High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development.

• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

• In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

• Good understanding of Project Management skills.

• Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred