Technical Lead - API & Integration

Technical Lead – API & Integration

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.

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)