Web API Architect

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Primary skills: API Architecture & Design (RESTful APIs, Microservices, SOAP/Graph

QL), API Security (OAuth, JWT), and API Integration with strong expertise in scalability, performance, and API management platforms.

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years.

A Web API Architect designs, builds, and maintains secure, scalable, and high-performance API platforms. Key responsibilities include creating RESTful, SOAP, or Graph

QL designs, integrating third‑party services, establishing security protocols (OAuth, JWT), and creating comprehensive documentation. They ensure system reliability and mentor development teams.

• Design and Implementation:
  Develop robust, scalable API architectures (RESTful, microservices) that follow best practices.
• Security & Protocols:
  Implement security protocols, including OAuth, JWT, and API keys.
• Integration & Documentation:
  Integrate third‑party APIs and create detailed documentation for internal/external consumers.
• Performance Optimization:
  Perform API testing to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Strategy & Standards:
  Define enterprise‑wide API standards, including pub/sub messaging and device state management.

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience designing and implementing API frameworks, Webservices, often in microservice environments.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Proficiency in backend languages (e.g., Java, Python) and familiarity with API management platforms and gateways.
• Architectural Styles:
  Deep understanding of RESTful API design, HTTP protocols, and Graph
  
  QL.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills for leading technical discussions and mentoring teams.

• Discretionary Annual Incentive
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
• Family Support:
  Maternal & Parental Leaves
• Insurance Options:
  Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
• Time Off:
  Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing

Salary Range $110,000-$125,000 a year

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