API Architect (Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS)

Location India
Job type: Contract
Job ref: 35715
Published: about 2 months ago

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