Api Lead

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled API Lead to design, develop, and optimize API-driven solutions that support scalable business systems. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end API development initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices in integration, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and deployment of RESTful APIs and integration solutions.

Oversee API lifecycle management, including architecture, versioning, documentation, and monitoring.

Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless delivery of API services.

Define API standards, security guidelines, and best-practice frameworks.

Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers.

Troubleshoot integration issues and optimize systems for performance and scalability.

Implement CI / CD practices for API development and ensure alignment with cloud infrastructure.

Evaluate new tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance API capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of hands-on experience in API development and integration.

Proficiency in API frameworks, REST principles, and JSON / XML data formats.

Strong expertise in programming languages such as Java, .NET, or Node.Js.

Experience working with API Gateways, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker / Kubernetes).

Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) and API security standards.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and CI / CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps).

Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in leading technical teams or acting as a technical SME.

Exposure to DevSecOps and automation frameworks.

Hands-on experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization