Overview
We are looking for an 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. 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. 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. 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.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management
Industries
* Telecommunications
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