Technical Lead - API & Integration

Job Title

Technical Lead - API & Integration

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead - API & Integration with 8-10 years of experience in API development, middleware integration, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IBM Integration Bus (IIB)/App Connect Enterprise (ACE) , Spring Boot Microservices , API design, security, scalability, and enterprise integration patterns.

The candidate will lead technical teams, drive architecture decisions, mentor developers, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing integration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor development and integration teams.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and best practice recommendations.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for API and integration initiatives.
• Independently manage project deliverables with minimal supervision.

API Design & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade RESTful APIs.
• Implement API-first development methodologies.
• Create API specifications using OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Develop reusable integration frameworks and service components.

Middleware & Integration

• Design and implement integrations using:
  • IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
  • IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
  • Spring Boot Microservices
• Integrate enterprise applications, cloud services, and third-party platforms.
• Develop scalable and reliable middleware solutions.

Security & Performance

• Implement API security standards including:
  • OAuth 2.0
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • JWT Authentication
• Design solutions for scalability, resiliency, high availability, and fault tolerance.
• Ensure compliance with non-functional requirements (NFRs).

Architecture & Design

• Create architecture and integration designs using:
  • Swagger/OpenAPI
  • UML
  • IBM Rational Software Architect (RSA)
  • API Design Tools
• Conduct design reviews and technical assessments.
• Define integration patterns and enterprise architecture standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the liaison between:
  • Business Stakeholders
  • Solution Architects
  • Developers
  • Business Analysts
  • QA Teams
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in planning, estimation, and project governance activities.

Required Skills

API & Integration

• REST APIs
• API-First Development
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
• Middleware Architecture

Middleware Technologies

• IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
• IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
• IBM Cloud (Preferred)

Backend Development

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices Architecture

Security

• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• JWT
• SSO
• API Security Best Practices

Architecture & Design

• UML
• IBM RSA
• Swagger Designer
• Solution Design
• Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)