API Architect - Atlanta, GA (Onsite) - C2C

[Sid K]

Hi Folks,

 

My client is looking for API Architect for 12 Month Contract role based in Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

 

Position: API Architect

Location:  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Month Contract

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

API Architect with over 15+ Years of Experience.

 

Day to Day Job Duties: (what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)

• Design, implement, and deploy API solutions across cloud-native environments, with a focus on AWS and distributed systems

• Lead the development and delivery of API and microservices-based solutions, including hands-on coding and technical leadership

• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable API architectures

• Define and enforce API design standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization

• Create architecture designs and technical deliverables aligned with enterprise strategy and infrastructure standards

• Manage and prioritize API and product feature backlogs in an Agile environment

• Develop and maintain public and private APIs supporting multiple lines of business

• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of API platforms and distributed systems

• Work closely with QA/testing teams to ensure software quality and resolve defects

• Provide application support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and on-call support

• Participate in client discussions to understand requirements and provide consulting to internal stakeholders

• Build strong relationships with business, operations, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions

• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategy, including evolving systems, policies, and governance frameworks

 

Basic Qualifications: (what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each)

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in software engineering, API development, and distributed systems

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in API design and development (RESTful APIs, microservices architecture)

• Minimum 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS: API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, SQS/SNS, etc.)

• Strong experience in designing and building scalable, highly available distributed systems

• Hands-on experience with API management, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and governance

• Experience with Agile SDLC, backlog management, and working with product owners

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js)

• Experience with cloud messaging and event-driven architectures

• Strong understanding of system integration patterns and ground-to-cloud connectivity

• Experience in debugging, testing, and production support of enterprise applications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams

 

Travel:

This position may require occasional travel (10–30%) depending on project and stakeholder needs.

Thanks
Sid