Java API Architect

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Position: Java API Architect

Location: Dallas, TX, Boston, MA

Job Description:

As a Lead Engineer you will be responsible for consulting with clients to understand client s API specification definition design and implementation process requirements The ideal candidate will have a solid API development skill that includes but not limited to GraphQL RESTful

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze clients existing systems infrastructure and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Consult with clients to understand their business requirements goals and challenges related to content management
• Collaborates with the clients to define the scope and objectives of the CMS solution ensuring alignment with their business goals
• Implement changes at the platform level increasing the efficiency of multiple teams
• Hands on RESTful and GraphQL coding is needed especially in content based API development Develop solutions guaranteeing non breaking changes to the graph
• Work across organizational boundaries to integrate services focusing on releasing quality code and observability
• Collaborate with development teams to investigate sophisticated performance and reliability issues spanning large distributed systems
• Provide and institute proven practices around reliability remediations and solving problems Act as a domain expert providing guidance and support to clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience as a Java Developer with a focus on GraphQL and RESTful API development Basic knowledge of content management systems CMS and their architecture especially AEM Tridion Drupal would be nice to have
• Hands on coding of Java Spring Boot Framework and related technologies for Microservices implementation in Content space In Depth understanding of GraphQL architecture schema design build and ability to scale the GraphQL API specification across Business units within the enterprise Conduct thorough testing of the GraphQL API to validate the functionality performance and security Create and maintain documentation for the new GraphQL API including schemas queries and mutations Provide training and support to development teams to ensure a smooth transition
• Strong understanding of database design optimization and integration with Java applications Experience with API security protocols and best practices
• Familiarity with version control systems e g Git Bitbucket and continuous integration continuous deployment CI CD pipelines such as Jenkins CircleCI etc
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Familiarity with front end technologies and frameworks is an added advantage
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to optimally collaborate with clients and internal team
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks
• Work closely with cross functional teams including front end developers product managers and other stakeholders
• Communicate progress challenges and solutions to the wider team