Job Title : API Engineer
Experience : 5–7 Years
Job Summary :
We are looking for an experienced API Engineer
with 5–7 years of hands-on experience in designing, building, and securing scalable APIs. The ideal candidate is passionate about API-first design, skilled in RESTful API development on OpenShift, and has a strong understanding of modern API security protocols. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and reusable APIs that power our enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities :
Design and deploy RESTful APIs
using OpenAPI / Swagger specifications, following
API-first principles
and scalable design practices.
Build and manage APIs deployed on
OpenShift , ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Implement secure authentication and authorization
for APIs using
OAuth2, JWT, and mTLS
to ensure secure and compliant access.
Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to define API requirements, versioning, and contracts.
Ensure
API governance , consistency, and documentation standards across the organization.
Participate in
code reviews ,
performance tuning , and
security assessments
of API implementations.
Monitor API usage, performance, and error rates, implementing observability best practices.
Work in Agile teams and contribute to continuous improvement of development and deployment processes.
Must-Have Skills : Strong experience in
designing and developing RESTful APIs
using
OpenAPI / Swagger
specifications.
Proficient in
API-first development practices
with a focus on scalability, reusability, and clean architecture.
Hands-on experience deploying APIs on
OpenShift
or Kubernetes platforms.
Deep understanding of
API security protocols , including
OAuth2, JWT (JSON Web Tokens) , and
mutual TLS (mTLS) .
Proficient in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go) used to build APIs.
Solid knowledge of
HTTP, REST, and microservices principles .
Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines for automated API deployment.
Good-to-Have Skills :
Experience with
API gateways
(e.g., Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, or 3scale).
Familiarity with
event-driven APIs
(e.g., Webhooks, Kafka-based patterns).
Experience with
API versioning and lifecycle management .
Knowledge of
rate limiting, throttling, and caching strategies
for APIs.
Exposure to
cloud platforms
(AWS) and serverless API implementations.
Understanding of
OpenID Connect , SAML, and other federated identity protocols.
Familiarity with
observability tools
(e.g., Grafana, ELK Stack).
Api Engineer • India