CSI GLOBAL LTD
API Platfrom Lead
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Role: API Platform Lead
Location: Edinburgh - 3 days a week (mandatory 3 days working)
Job Summary:
Minimum 8-10 yrs experience in IT industry
We are seeking a seasoned API Platform Lead to manage the development and deployment of enterprise-level API platforms in both non-prod and prod environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in setting up multi-region Azure API Management platforms, with a strong focus on security, best practices, and efficient configurations. This role involves leading a team to build and deploy the API platform on Azure, collaborating closely with customers, managing stakeholder expectations, and planning for the successful execution of the project.
Technical Expertise:
- API Design and Development:
- Proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying APIs using Azure API Management and other Azure services.
- Extensive experience with.NET framework, API development, and microservices (.NET core, c#, RESTful APIs, Microservices, SQL, Integration Patterns)
- Azure Services:
- In-depth understanding of various Azure services like Azure API Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Mongo DB, Elastic search etc
- Integration:
- Expertise in integrating APIs with different systems and services, including on-premises and cloud-based solutions.
- Security:
- Knowledge of API security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, API keys, and Azure Active Directory integration.
- Microservices Architecture:
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Management and Leadership:
- Project Management:
- Ability to manage API projects from conception to deployment, including requirement gathering, planning, and execution.
- Team Leadership:
- Experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers and engineers.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Strategic Planning:
- Capability to align API strategies with business objectives and create roadmaps for API development and deployment.
- Project Management:
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Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
- Troubleshooting:
- Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve API-related issues.
- Performance Optimization:
- Ability to optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Data Analysis:
- Proficiency in analyzing data to improve API performance and user experience.
- Development and Deployment:
- CI/CD Pipelines:
- Experience in setting up continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Version Control:
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
- Scripting and Automation:
- Skills in scripting and automation to streamline development and deployment processes.
- CI/CD Pipelines:
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Compliance and Governance:
- Standards and Compliance:
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance related to APIs, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
- Governance:
- Ability to implement API governance policies and best practices.
- Customer Focus:
- User Experience:
- Understanding of the importance of user experience in API design.
- Feedback Incorporation:
- Ability to gather and incorporate feedback from end-users to improve API functionality and performance.
- User Experience:
- Continuous Learning:
- Industry Trends:
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in API technologies and Azure services.
- Professional Development:
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development through certifications, courses, and workshops.
- Industry Trends:
Additional Experience:
- Prior experience working on Banking and Financial Domain preferable investment banking, retail banking and capital markets is desirable.
- Experience executing projects in Agile/Scrum is desirable.
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