ROLE : API M TECH LEAD
LOCATION : TORONTO (HYBRID)
API M Tech Lead Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Management Lead and mentor a team of API developers, providing technical guidance and support. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and improvement. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and team workload to ensure successful project execution.
- API Strategy and Design Define and drive the API strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with business goals. Design scalable, secure, and high-performance API solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements. Ensure best practices in API design, including RESTful principles, versioning, and documentation.
- Development and Implementation Oversee the development and deployment of APIs, ensuring high code quality and adherence to standards. Implement API gateways, security mechanisms, and monitoring solutions. Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to integrate APIs with various applications and systems.
- Performance and Optimization Monitor API performance and scalability, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and potential issues. Conduct performance tuning and optimization to ensure APIs meet required service levels. Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to track API health and usage.
- Security and Compliance Ensure APIs are secure and comply with industry standards and regulations (, OAuth , JWT, GDPR). Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks. Maintain up-to-date documentation on API security policies and procedures.
- Collaboration and Communication Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external partners and API consumers.
- Continuous Improvement Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to API management. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance API development processes and toolsets. Conduct post-implementation reviews and incorporate feedback to refine API solutions.
Qualifications
Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, , or similar. In-depth knowledge of RESTful API design principles, API gateways, and microservices architecture. Experience with API management platforms (, Axway, Apigee, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway). Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (, OAuth , JWT, SAML). Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Soft Skills : Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.