API Architect

Purple Drive Technologies

• $120K — $150K *
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in API architecture and governance.
  • Strong knowledge of microservices design and REST API development.
  • Experience with event-driven architecture using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Proficiency in API security protocols like OAuth2 and JWT.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
  • Expertise in using Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement API architecture standards and governance models.
  • Design scalable and secure RESTful APIs and microservices solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership on event-driven architectures and integration patterns.
  • Lead API lifecycle management including design, versioning, and documentation.
  • Drive strategies for performance optimization and fault tolerance.
  • Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD enablement and deployment automation.
  • Mentor teams and conduct design reviews, ensuring code quality.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and upskilling.
  • Supportive work environment that encourages innovation.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on diverse projects.
Full Job Description
Overview:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

API Architecture & Governance, Microservices Design, REST API Development, Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ), API Lifecycle Management, System Design, Resiliency Patterns, Performance Optimization, API Security (OAuth2, JWT), CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Docker & Kubernetes, Monitoring (Prometheus, ELK), Agile, Technical Leadership & Mentoring

Roles & Responsibilities

Define and implement API architecture standards, design patterns, and governance models

Design scalable, secure RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions

Provide technical leadership on event-driven architectures, integration patterns, and service orchestration

Lead API lifecycle management (design, versioning, documentation, monitoring)

Drive performance optimization, resiliency, and fault tolerance strategies

Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD enablement and deployment automation

Mentor development teams and conduct design reviews and code quality assessments

Ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory standards.
* Ladders Estimates

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