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Signature IT World Inc ยท 4 days ago

API Architect

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Signature IT World Inc is seeking an experienced Architect to lead and evolve their API strategy. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define standards, guide implementation, and ensure secure, scalable, and observable API ecosystems.

Information Technology & Services
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Yash Yadav
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Responsibilities

Contribute actively to internal API Work Groups to define, review, and evolve API standards and practices
Develop and enforce API guidelines and best practices across the organization
Maintain and drive adoption of OpenAPI Specifications (OAS) to ensure consistency and quality
Guide and mentor development teams on API design, implementation, and integration patterns
Lead the design and implementation of API Gateway solutions, with a preference for OCI API Gateway
Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to integrate APIs into CI/CD pipelines
Establish and maintain comprehensive API observability, including logging, tracing, monitoring, and alerting
Work with SRE and DevOps to ensure SLAs and performance benchmarks are met for all APIs
Define and implement API security strategies, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Ensure APIs adhere to regulatory and organizational compliance requirements
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in APIs and microservices
Drive innovation by introducing new tools, frameworks, and techniques to improve API lifecycle management

Qualification

API designArchitectureAPI Gateway implementationOpenAPI SpecificationCI/CD practicesAPI observabilityAPI securityObject-oriented programmingGraphQLREST APIsMicroservices architectureContainerization toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Proven experience as an API Architect or in a similar senior technical role
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with OpenAPI Specification
Strong expertise in API Gateway technologies, especially OCI API Gateway or similar (e.g., Azure APIM, Kong)
Proficient in CI/CD practices for APIs using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
Experience in API observability and monitoring using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, preferably Java or .NET
Good understanding and practical experience with GraphQL and REST APIs
In-depth knowledge of API security, including OAuth2, JWT, mutual TLS, rate limiting, and threat protection

Preferred

Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Company

Signature IT World Inc

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Our Mission is to provide our customers with services and solutions to optimize their information systems throughout their company and provide the best possible service to our employees.
location
Frisco, Texas, US
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.sitwinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

Signature IT World Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (5)
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2021 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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