API Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled API Lead to design, develop, and optimize API-driven solutions that support scalable business systems. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end API development initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices in integration, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of RESTful APIs and integration solutions.
• Oversee API lifecycle management, including architecture, versioning, documentation, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless delivery of API services.
• Define API standards, security guidelines, and best-practice frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and optimize systems for performance and scalability.
• Implement CI/CD practices for API development and ensure alignment with cloud infrastructure.
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance API capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in API development and integration.
• Proficiency in API frameworks, REST principles, and JSON/XML data formats.
• Strong expertise in programming languages such as Java, .NET, or Node.js.
• Experience working with API Gateways, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) and API security standards.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical teams or acting as a technical SME.
• Exposure to DevSecOps and automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization