Duration: 3+ months (Extendable)
Location: Remote
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