Job Description

Country/Region: IN
Requisition ID: 20620
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Location: INDIA - NOIDA- BIRLASOFT OFFICE
Title: Sr Architect
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Description:
API / Solutions Architect


As an API / Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex API solutions that meet the requirements as well as adhering 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.


He/She should have 12 o 15 years of experience.


Must-Haves


• Strong knowledge of RESTful design principles and best practices
• Proficiency in API development tools and frameworks such as Swagger, RAML, or Postman
• Experience with API security protocols and standards like OAuth, SSL/TLS, and JWT
• Knowledge of API management platforms like Apigee, MuleSoft, or AWS API Gateway
• Understanding of data formats and protocols such as JSON, XML, and HTTP
• Ability to design APIs that are scalable, flexible, and easy to maintain
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


Responsibilities


API Design and Development:


• Lead the design and development of APIs that enable integration between various software systems, applications, and data sources.
• Define API standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency across APIs.
• Evaluate existing APIs for reusability and integration feasibility.


Architectural Guidance:


• Provide technical leadership and guidance on API architecture, design decisions, and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with solution architects and development teams to integrate API solutions into larger systems or platforms.


Technologies and Frameworks:


• Use of Okta for authentication make use of CSRF and Access tokens
• Implement security framework including encryption / decryption of passwords
• Experience working with AWS Cognito, DynamoDB, AWS Amplify,
• Make use of OWASP best practices


Performance and Scalability:


• Design APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of APIs to handle high traffic and large volumes of data.


Security and Compliance:


• Implement security measures such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection mechanisms in APIs.
• Ensure APIs comply with organizational security standards and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).


Documentation and Testing:


• Create comprehensive API documentation including specifications, usage guidelines, and examples.
• Collaborate with QA teams to define and execute API testing strategies, including functional, integration, and performance testing.


Continuous Improvement:


• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to APIs and integration.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement of API development processes, tools, and methodologies.