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Position Overview

As a Senior Technical Engineer (API Designer), you will play a pivotal role in establishing the technical groundwork for our APIs. Your expertise will be essential in crafting intuitive and efficient schemas while architecting scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Schema Development:
  • Engage with stakeholders to capture business requirements and convert them into precise API schemas.
  • Design data models that are not only efficient but also consistent and optimized for high performance.
  • Establish clear and detailed data types, properties, and interrelations.
• API Architecture Development:
  • Design secure, scalable, and maintainable API infrastructures.
  • Select suitable technologies and frameworks tailored to project specifications.
  • Ensure efficient data flow and effective handling of API requests.
• API Design and Implementation:
  • Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations for API designs.
  • Contribute to the creation of robust and well-documented APIs.
  • Promote best practices in API design and development.
• API Governance:
  • Collaborate closely with the API product team to establish and enforce API governance policies.
  • Stay updated on the latest API standards and industry trends.
  • Continuously assess and enhance the existing API ecosystem.

Qualifications:

• 10 to 12 years of experience in the IT sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in defining and designing API schemas.
• Comprehensive understanding of API design principles (e.g., REST, GraphQL, JSON Schema).
• Strong knowledge of API architecture concepts (e.g., microservices, API gateways).
• Proficient in API development using robust programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, .Net).
• Familiarity with API testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with API documentation platforms (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI).
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• A strong passion for creating elegant, efficient, and user-friendly APIs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with API Management platforms (e.g., Apigee, APIM).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contributions to open-source API initiatives.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that emphasizes talent development with regular promotion cycles and support for higher education and certifications.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee engagement initiatives including project celebrations, flexible work hours, and long service awards.
• Annual health assessments.
• Insurance coverage including group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents.

At Persistent Systems, we cultivate a values-driven and people-centric work environment that empowers our employees to:

• Accelerate their professional and personal growth.
• Make a significant impact using the latest technologies.
• Enjoy collaborative innovation with diversity and work-life balance at the forefront.
• Access global opportunities to work and learn alongside industry leaders.

Unleash your full potential with us.

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.