Job Title : API Solution Architect
Duration : Full time
Location : Alameda, CA / Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Hiring Manager
JD / Description of Role*
Job Overview : As an API / Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex API solutions that meet the requirements as well as adhere to established architectural principles, standards, and patterns.
He / She will collaborate closely with cloud engineering platform team to work on API and Devops tools. He / she will collaborate with software developers, system architects, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure APIs are robust, scalable, and secure.
Primary (Must have skills)*
Key Responsibilities :
1. API Design and Development :
o Lead the design and development of APIs that enable integration between various software systems, applications, and data sources.
o Define API standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency across APIs.
o Evaluate existing APIs for reusability and integration feasibility.
2. Architectural Guidance :
o Provide technical leadership and guidance on API architecture, design decisions, and implementation strategies.
o Collaborate with solution architects and development teams to integrate API solutions into larger systems or platforms.
3. Technologies and Frameworks :
o Use of Okta for authentication make use of CSRF and Access tokens
o Implement security framework including encryption / decryption of passwords
o Experience working with AWS Cognito, DynamoDB, AWS Amplify,
o Make use of OWASP best practices
4. Performance and Scalability :
o Design APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
o Conduct performance tuning and optimization of APIs to handle high traffic and large volumes of data.
5. Security and Compliance :
o Implement security measures such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection mechanisms in APIs.
o Ensure APIs comply with organizational security standards and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
6. Documentation and Testing :
o Create comprehensive API documentation including specifications, usage guidelines, and examples.
o Collaborate with QA teams to define and execute API testing strategies, including functional, integration, and performance testing.
7. Continuous Improvement :
o Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to APIs and integration.
o Drive initiatives for continuous improvement of API development processes, tools, and methodologies.
Soft skills / other skills (If any)
Good communication skills
Team bonding and collaboration
Good attitude