API Architect (Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS)

Duration: 3+ months (Extendable)

Start date: Immediate/ ASAP

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced API Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance APIs, with a strong focus on API gateway platforms such as Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in microservices architecture, containerized deployments, and developing OpenAPI-compliant and GraphQL-compatible APIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and govern API solutions using Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS.
• Design high-performance, secure, and scalable APIs aligned with OpenAPI specifications.
• Lead the development of GraphQL-compatible APIs with optimized performance.
• Implement best practices for microservices, versioning, and containerized service hosting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, and product managers.
• Ensure API lifecycle management, including documentation, monitoring, and analytics.
• Guide and review Java-based backend implementations.
• Support business agility with reusable API assets, ideally within a retail context.

Key Skills:

• Strong expertise in API Gateway platforms – Azure APIM, Oracle APIPCS
• Experience with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and OpenAPI Specification
• Proficiency in Microservices architecture and Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Development background in Java
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, security, and monitoring tools
• Retail industry experience is a strong advantage