API Solution Architect

API Solution ArchitectJob Title: API Solution Architect Duration: Full time Location: Alameda, CA/ Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)Description of RoleJob Overview: As an API / Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex API solutions that meet the requirements as well as adhere to established architectural principles, standards, and patterns. He / She will collaborate closely with cloud engineering platform team to work on API and Devops tools. He / she will collaborate with software developers, system architects, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure APIs are robust, scalable, and secure.Key ResponsibilitiesAPI Design and Development:Lead the design and development of APIs that enable integration between various software systems, applications, and data sources.Define API standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency across APIs.Evaluate existing APIs for reusability and integration feasibility.Architectural Guidance:Provide technical leadership and guidance on API architecture, design decisions, and implementation strategies.Collaborate with solution architects and development teams to integrate API solutions into larger systems or platforms.Technologies and Frameworks:Use of Okta for authentication make use of CSRF and Access tokensImplement security framework including encryption / decryption of passwordsExperience working with AWS Cognito, DynamoDB, AWS AmplifyMake use of OWASP best practicesPerformance and Scalability:Design APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and security.Conduct performance tuning and optimization of APIs to handle high traffic and large volumes of data.Security and Compliance:Implement security measures such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection mechanisms in APIs.Ensure APIs comply with organizational security standards and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Documentation and Testing:Create comprehensive API documentation including specifications, usage guidelines, and examples.Collaborate with QA teams to define and execute API testing strategies, including functional, integration, and performance testing.Continuous Improvement:Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to APIs and integration.Drive initiatives for continuous improvement of API development processes, tools, and methodologies.