Leads quality related activities for the API and provides accountability through : Functional requirement reviews and signoffImpact analysis documentationSolution architecture options and cost analysis preparationTechnical design reviews and signoffUnit test plan reviews and signoff
Acts as SME for the API platforms along with interfaces to external applications and provides input to : Design work for API development activities and deliverables Production support analysis for both Platform Management and Solution Delivery for critical and / or complex issues
Works well with application team and provide insight on functional and technical design activities when they are required to interface with API Solution Delivery team. Help drive high quality functional specifications and proper requirements
Is responsible for the proof of concepts (POC) and technical roadmap activities and assuring that any new development being done to the platform aligns with the roadmap
Works closely with the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team to assure the API management team is correctly aligned with EA direction
Creates and presents Solution Architecture proposals with multiple implementation options to IT Governance and Technology Strategy (GTS) team when incoming requirements propose a : Change in System ArchitectureChange in API based integrations to external / internal and cloud-based applications
Stays up to date on API management, Gateway management, APIGEE and API based integrations best practices and new technology developments
Executes Proof of Concepts (POC), documents the outcome and drives implementation and standardization of these where applicable within the application integration
Looks for cost saving / quality improvement opportunities
Provides multiple solutions to a business problem, performs required analysis of each option, calls out pros and cons of each option and suggest a best option
Presents the potential solutions / enhancements to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Requirements
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to communicate complex scenarios with both technical and nontechnical audiences
Able to lead initiatives from idea to production implementation
Able to understand and digest complex. multi-tier, integrated software systems
Able to think critically under pressure
Actively listens to customer and application teams, identifies the problem, and implements a solution
Able to decompose complex systems to facilitate communication, trouble shooting, and impact analysis
Demonstrate passion for process standardization and IT excellence
2 to 4 years of API / Proxy design, development, management and microservices
1 to 3 years of Java, Java script and Python
1 to 3 years of experience with Azure / AWS, Kubernetes, Logic apps, Cloud Monitoring tools
Eager to learn and conduct proof of concepts with new technologies