Torrance, CA
Contract Full-Time
201896

POSITION IS LOCATED IN TORRANCE, CA


Job Description:

As a API Solution Architect the resource should be designing, developing, and implementing API solutions across various industries. Should be able adept at leveraging cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and best practices in API management to deliver robust and scalable solutions. Should have proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and achieve business objectives. Should have a working knowledge of Managed File Transfers.

Daily Tasks Performed
Meet with application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level direction and approach to upcoming projects.
• Design and implement comprehensive API and integration solutions for enterprise clients, aligning with their strategic goals and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintained web services to support business operations and third-party integrations.
• Play a key role in the migration of legacy systems to cloud-based solutions on Azure.
• Architect microservices-based systems on AWS and Azure, enhancing system flexibility and performance.
• Manage API lifecycle using Apigee, providing centralized control over API traffic, security, and analytics.
• Attend ARB meetings to understand the new project requirements, as related to API and Integration design, build and implementation solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and reduce time-to-market. Implemented API security protocols, including OAuth 2.0 and JWT, to safeguard sensitive data.
• Design and implement a cloud-based MFT solution on AWS, enabling secure and scalable file transfers for a global e-commerce platform.

What will this person be working on
Establish best practices for API and integration development, including governance, versioning, documentation, and testing.
• Manage the API lifecycle using Apigee, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership in the transition to a microservices architecture, reducing system complexity and improving maintainability.
• Develop and maintained web services to support business operations and third-party integrations.
• Play a key role in the migration of legacy systems to cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Enhance application performance through efficient API design and optimization techniques.
• Improve data accuracy and reduce transaction processing time through optimized integration workflows.
• Integrate the MFT solution with existing ERP and CRM systems, streamlining data exchange and improving operational efficiency.

Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'
• Strong technical knowledge of various API related to technologies (Data Power, Rest API, IBM Cloudpak, Kafka etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.
• Strong technical knowledge of MFT related technologies (Exa: Axway MFT, Kong, GoAnywhere, Mulesoft, Moveit etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.
• Extensive application support experience working with application teams.
• High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Good understanding of Project Management skills.
• Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred.

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems (IS), Computer Science, software engineering, information technology and/or equivalent industry experience.

Minimum Experience:
• 5-10 years of designing, developing, and implementing API solutions across various industries. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and best practices in API management to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• 2-4 years of experience in working large scale projects.
• Should have knowledge of cloud computing concepts.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and achieve business objectives.
• Skilled in leveraging industry-leading MFT platforms to enhance data security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Other Job-Specific Skills:
• Strong technical knowledge of various API related to technologies (Data Power, Rest API, IBM Cloudpak, Kafka etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.
• Strong technical knowledge of MFT related technologies (Exa: Axway MFT, Goanywhere, Mulesoft, Moveit etc.) their administration, architecture/design, analysis and management.
• Extensive application support experience working with application teams.
• High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Good understanding of Project Management skills.
• Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred.

The hiring range for this position is $66.00 to $73.00 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay rate actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.