API Architect

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $65
Contract - W2

Skills

Java
API
Networking
5G/4G
BSS/OSS

Job Details

Job Title: API Architect

Location: Hybrid (Any one of the locations: Basking Ridge NJ or Dallas TX or Atlanta GA)

Client: Verizon

Pay Rate: $65/hr.

Skills: Java, API, Networking, 5G/4G, BSS/OSS

  • Strong understanding of telecommunications network architectures (e.g., 5G, SDN/NFV, BSS/OSS).
  • Understanding of telecom security protocols and standards (e.g., 3GPP SA3, TLS, IPsec, SIM-based auth).
  • Expertise in API design principles (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and best practices.
  • Proficiency in defining API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger or similar specifications.
  • Experience with API Gateway and API Management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management).
  • Familiarity with various authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect).
  • Solid understanding of security best practices for API design and implementation.
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices.
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