API Architect

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:
	Analyse, design, develop and maintain APIs and integrations through their lifecycle with API management technologies and processes using several platforms.
	Design testing and change control procedures for API modification.
	Design API database table structures, while warranting high levels of quality and durability.
	Respond to production issues with analysis and remediation in a timely manner.
	Coordinate Continuous Integration activities, testing automation frameworks, and other related items.
	Troubleshoot and resolve issues within API performance and access.
	Ensure data access security at API gateway level.
	Produce and upkeep technical documentation and reports.
	Liaison with product development or other business teams to timely launch public APIs for a particular product.
	Lead and manage the team of developers and train the newly on-boarded resources.
	Design and oversee the testing of integrations for potential faults and bugs.
	Manage maintenance/support of existing API integrations.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education	Must have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems / Computer Systems / Computer Engineering / Systems Engineering or other IT related disciplines from HEC recognized domestic or foreign institutions.
Age:	Maximum 35 years, as of the date of submission of application (as per CNIC). Relaxation maybe allowed in case of additional relevant experience.
Experience:	Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Age:	Experience utilizing the SOLID principle and strong Object Oriented Programming (OOP) skills. Strong knowledge of REST/Microservices architecture, design patterns, API Gateways/Management platforms and API lifecycle. Hands-on experience of developing APIs and creating solutions using them. Well versed with API Security: API Key Validation, Authentication, Authorization and Identity. Must possess Query Syntax expertise along with T-SQL and PL/SQL. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to present to audiences. Must possess the ability to work cohesively with cross-functional team members. Strong technical documentation skills.