Java/API Architect

Job Title: Java/API Architect Technical SkillsetCore Pgm Languages, Framework: Java, Springboot, Kotlin, Node.js, Python, LinuxIntegration/Messaging: JSON,REST,XMLAPI Security: OAuth2.0, JWT,SAMLCloud infra/API mgmt: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker & Containerization, API Gateway (AWS/Kong/Mulesoft etc)Testing: Junit, Postman, Insomnia, JMeterObservability & Operations: Splunk, AppDynamics, PrometheusCICD/DevOps: GITHub, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Sonar About the RoleWe are seeking an accomplished API Architect to join our Technology Division in Buffalo, New York. You will play a pivotal role in enabling digital transformation by building secure, scalable, and standards-compliant API architectures that support mission-critical banking operations.This is a high-impact role requiring exceptional communication skills, deep operational knowledge, and the ability to conceptualize and drive architectural solutions across business processes and technology ecosystems. Integration & Middleware EngineeringArchitect integration patterns using enterprise message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API gateways (Kong, AWS API Gateway, MuleSoft etc).Design and govern event-driven and microservices architectures within a banking context. Technical Experience:Required Technical Skills10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a dedicated API architecture role.Expert-level knowledge of RESTful API principles, OpenAPI / Swagger 3.x specification, and JSON:API standards.Strong proficiency in programming languages & framework: Java, Springboot, Kotlin, Python, Node.js, LinuxProven experience with API gateway configuration, rate limiting, throttling, caching, and traffic management policies.Hands-on experience with SOA, microservices, and domain-driven design (DDD) architecture patterns.Experience with OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT for API authentication and authorization.

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