API Lead Engineer As Lead Enterprise API & Platform Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise technology platforms with a focus on API-first architecture, AI-native enablement, and modernization. You will develop and execute the key technology components of the API Hub Services and ensure alignment with Client's emerging API centric modernization strategy. You will work closely with other principals and senior strategic leaders to drive alignment with overall enterprise business and technology strategy and will guide engineering organizations to continually improve engineering practices and implementation outcomes. You are a results-oriented technical leader skilled at turning concepts into scalable solutions. Collaborates well across teams to ensure excellent delivery. Passionate about new technologies and improving developer experience. Self-driven, with strong technical leadership and a focus on process and quality.
You Will
Lead API and Platform Strategy
Modernize for AI Enablement
Architect Scalable Platforms
Drive Lifecycle Governance
Collaborate on Enterprise Standards
Mentor and Scale Engineering Excellence
Operationalize Tools and Platforms
Influence Strategic Decisions
Track Emerging Trends
Ensure Compliance and Best Practices
Lead Technology Selection
You Have
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and enterprise software delivery.
Deep proficiency in cloud-native, service-oriented, and modernization architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and composable architecture (MASA).
Full-stack engineering experience with backend and frontend technologies (e.g., Java, Python, .NET/C#, React, Node.js, Typescript) with experience in CI/CD, scripting, and integrations.
Extensive experience building scalable API services using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and async protocols, with deep expertise in Domain-Driven Design, Microservices Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, and Event-Driven Architecture.
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable platforms using service mesh (Istio, AWS Lattice etc.), container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and API Gateway platforms (preferably AWS).
Hands-on experience with integration frameworks and messaging systems such as Apache Camel and managed service Kafka.
Proficiency using SQL and NoSQL Databases.
Coordinate with DevOps team and have familiarity with DevOps practices and tools: Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code.
Deep understanding of secure programming practices, cloud security principles, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with monitoring & observability platforms including Open Telemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch.
Advanced API security expertise including OAuth 2.1/2.0, JWT, rate limiting, RBAC/ABAC, mTLS, DDoS protection, Zero Trust, and OWASP API Security Top 10.
Exceptional ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction across teams, and thrive in complex, cross-functional environments.
Skilled in communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences and driving strategic initiatives through business cases and impact acceleration.
Experience participating in and responding to technology audits and risk assessments.
Experience with emerging protocols (MCP, A2A, ACP) is preferred but not required.