For a fast-growing division of a technology company, API/SOA Architects are sought at different seniority levels to join their consultant pool. In this role, you will design, implement, and govern robust API and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) for high-impact client projects. You will act as the bridge between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and modern integration landscapes.
What you do
Depending on your level of seniority (Junior/Medior/Senior), your daily responsibilities will include:
- Architectural Design: Designing and implementing highly scalable, secure, and performant API and SOA architectures using REST, SOAP, and Microservices principles.
- API Development & Governance: Developing APIs (primarily Java-based) and setting up API governance, lifecycle management, and security standards (OAuth2, JWT, Swagger).
- Platform Integration: Configuring and leveraging API Management and Integration platforms (e.g., Axway, Apigee, WSO2, Red Hat Fuse).
- Cloud & Modern Infrastructure: Deploying and managing integration components within public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- CI/CD & Quality Assurance: Setting up automated deployment pipelines and testing integration flows using tools like SOAPUI, Postman, and ReadyAPI.
- Collaboration: Working within Agile/Scrum teams, documenting architectures in Jira/Confluence, and aligning with diverse business and technical stakeholders.
Profile
Experience:
- Junior: ~1 year of experience in API development/design.
- Medior: ~3 years of experience in API/SOA architecture and development.
- Senior: 10+ years of deep technical expertise in enterprise integration and architecture.
Core Technical Skills:
- Strong background in Java and API/SOA development.
- Deep understanding of API & Web Service standards: OAuth2, Swagger, JWT, SOAP, WSDL, REST, Microservices.
- Hands-on experience with API/ESB Platforms: Axway, Apigee, WSO2, or Red Hat Fuse.
- Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong skills in XML and JSON modeling.
- Experience with testing tools (SOAPUI, Postman, ReadyAPI) and CI/CD pipelines.
Methodology:
- Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments; proficient with Jira and Confluence.
Languages:
- Excellent communication skills in English (written & spoken) accompanied by intermediate/advanced professional proficiency in either French or Dutch.
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