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API Architect

Compunnel

 

Atlanta, GA, USA

Posted On: 15+ days ago
Experience: 8+ years
Availability: Hybrid
Openings: 1
Category: API Architect
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
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Description

You will design, implement, and deploy scalable API solutions across AWS cloud-native environments and distributed systems.

You will own the release pipeline and technical direction for microservices-based solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of microservices-based solutions, including hands-on coding and technical leadership.
  • Define and enforce API design standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
  • Create architecture designs aligned with enterprise strategy and infrastructure standards.
  • Manage and prioritize API and product feature backlogs in an Agile environment.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of API platforms while providing production support and root cause analysis.

Required Skills

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, API development, and distributed systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in API design and development, specifically RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services: API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, SQS/SNS.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or Node.js.
  • Strong experience with API management, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and governance.
  • Experience with cloud messaging, event-driven architectures, and system integration patterns.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
  • Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or event-driven API patterns.
  • Experience mentoring teams or leading architecture initiatives in regulated industries.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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