We are looking for a API solution architect who has had experience of dealing with Cognizant. Key Responsibilities • API Strategy & Leadership • Define and own the API delivery roadmap aligned with business and digital transformation goals. • Evangelize API-first architecture across the organization. • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of API developers, product owners, and delivery managers. • Program & Delivery Management • Oversee the successful delivery of API projects from concept to production across multiple teams and geographies. • Establish KPIs and OKRs to measure performance, velocity, and reliability of API releases. • Ensure timely delivery while maintaining high quality, scalability, and security standards. • Architecture & Governance • Work closely with architects and platform teams to ensure consistent and scalable API designs. • Establish API governance models, including versioning, security, documentation, and usage guidelines. • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI, OAuth2). • Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration • Collaborate with internal business units, external partners, and clients to understand integration needs. • Act as the point of contact for strategic API integrations with partners and third-party platforms. • Operational Excellence • Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing for APIs. • Monitor API performance, uptime, and error rates; lead continuous improvement initiatives. ⸻ Key Requirements Experience • 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in API delivery/architecture roles. • Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional delivery teams. • Track record of delivering API platforms/products at scale in a complex, distributed environment. Technical Skills • Deep understanding of REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven architectures. • Hands-on knowledge of API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway). • Experience with microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). • Strong grasp of CI/CD, monitoring tools, and agile delivery practices.