API Lead

As an API Lead, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing API-driven solutions to support scalable business systems. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading the design, development, and deployment of RESTful APIs and integration solutions. - Overseeing API lifecycle management, including architecture, versioning, documentation, and monitoring. - Collaborating with product, development, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless delivery of API services. - Defining API standards, security guidelines, and best-practice frameworks. - Conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance to developers. - Troubleshooting integration issues and optimizing systems for performance and scalability. - Implementing CI/CD practices for API development and ensuring alignment with cloud infrastructure. - Evaluating new tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance API capabilities. To excel in this role, you should have: - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a 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 include: - Experience in leading technical teams or acting as a technical subject matter expert. - Exposure to DevSecOps and automation frameworks. - Hands-on experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization.,