API Architect

About the role

The API Architect will lead the definition and implementation of enterprise‑wide API standards, governance, and architecture. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable API solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Set up API‑related technical standards and enterprise governance.
• Define and implement the overall API vision, strategy, architecture, and standards.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable API architectures.
• Define API standards, guidelines, and best practices for development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and convert them into API solutions.
• Evaluate existing API infrastructure and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Ensure API solutions meet security, performance, and reliability expectations.
• Conduct technical reviews and present architectural proposals to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with emerging API technologies and industry trends.

Required profile

• 12+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years in API development and 2+ years in an API architect role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or equivalent; MCA, M.Tech or M.Sc. also acceptable.
• Desirable MBA qualification.
• Strong understanding of API governance, microservices and integration platforms.

Required skills

• API design
• Microservices
• Integration platforms
• IBM Integration
• MuleSoft
• TOGAF