API Gateway Senior Technical Lead
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Job Description
Job description – Axway API Management
• Design, configure, and deploy API proxies, policies, and virtual APIs using Axway Amplify API Gateway and API Manager
• Develop and manage API lifecycle processes — design, publishing, versioning, deprecation, and retirement
• Implement security policies including OAuth2, JWT, API key management, rate limiting, and threat protection
• Configure and troubleshoot API Gateway filters, circuits, and policy chains
• Collaborate with architects and developers to integrate APIs with backend systems using REST, SOAP, JMS, and MQ
• Support API onboarding for internal and external consumers, including partner integrations
• Monitor API performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve production incidents (L2/L3 support)
• Participate in code reviews, environment promotions (DEV → SIT → UAT → PROD), and release management
• Prepare technical documentation, API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger), and runbooks
• Work within Agile/Scrum delivery models and coordinate with onshore/offshore and client stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
• 8 - 10 years of total IT experience, with 8+ years dedicated to Axway API Management (API Gateway, API Manager, API Portal)
• Strong understanding of API security standards (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, mTLS)
• Hands-on experience with REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, XSLT, and messaging protocols (JMS, MQ)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle)
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell/Groovy/Python — good to have)
• Understanding of API governance, versioning strategies, and API monetization concepts
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
• Good to have: exposure to IBM DataPower, MuleSoft, or other API Gateway platforms
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work directly with client teams
Soft Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication for client-facing consulting engagements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment
• Team collaboration and mentoring capability for junior consultants
Total Experience Expected: 08-10 years
Requirements
Department: Engineering, Development, Applications
Function: Information Technology
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level