API Solutions Architect

We are currently accepting resumes for an API Solutions Architect position in Torrance, CA.

This position is Hybrid.

Salary Range : $127k-$137k

Benefits offered : Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K

The selected candidate will perform the following duties :

3rd Party Suppliers :

Not accepting 3rd party suppliers for this role

Work Type : Virtual 60% or more

Virtual 60% or more

Travel : Yes

5% Yearly

Daily Tasks Performed

• 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, 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.

Note : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity, and quality are among the core principles, click apply today!