API Architect

API Architect

NTT DATA's client is currently seeking an API Architect to join their team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US). This is a hybrid role requiring 10–30% travel depending on project and stakeholder needs.

Day to Day Job Duties:

• 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:

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

Nice to Have:

• Experience in API platform strategy and enterprise-wide governance
• Exposure to multi-region and multi-cloud architectures
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK)
• Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or event-driven API patterns
• Prior experience in financial services or regulated industries
• Experience mentoring teams or leading architecture initiatives

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.