What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise API Architect position at Merican Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Enterprise API Architect
Location : Dallas, TX / Atlanta, GA(Hybrid)
Duration : Full time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise API Architect with 15 years of experience who can lead the design and implementation of Enterprise API strategy. Candidate should have a strong technical background, the ability to build and mentor teams, deep expertise in API management tools such as Apigee / Mulesoft etc., with excellent communication skills to present solutions to customers effectively. This position is open for US / Colombia locations.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
o Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing API development and integration team.
o Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
Integration Expertise
o Understand the complexities of system integrations, including APIs, middleware, and legacy systems.
o Provide robust solutions for enterprise integration scenarios, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
API Strategy and Architecture
o Define the API strategy and roadmap, aligning with enterprise goals and customer requirements.
o Design and implement scalable, reusable, and secure API architectures using modern tools and frameworks.
Tool Expertise
o Leverage extensive expertise in any API management platforms like Apigee, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, or others.
o Stay updated with the latest trends and tools to enhance the API ecosystem.
Customer Engagement
o Effectively present API solutions and integration strategies to customers, ensuring alignment with their business needs.
o Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, provide recommendations, and deliver tailored API solutions.
Security and Compliance
o Implement API security best practices, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and API gateway policies.
o Ensure compliance with regional regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
Documentation and Enablement
o Oversee the creation of API documentation, SDKs, and developer guides for internal and external stakeholders.
o Conduct training sessions and workshops for teams and customers.
Performance and Monitoring
o Establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure API reliability and performance.
o Optimize API solutions for high availability and minimal latency.
Innovation and Thought Leadership
o Drive innovation by adopting new technologies and integration patterns.
o Act as a thought leader within the organization, providing insights and recommendations on enterprise integration.
Soft Skills
o Excellent presentation and communication skills for customer engagement.
o Ability to analyze complex systems and design efficient solutions.
o Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
