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About the role
Job Title : API Management & Gateway Specialist
Experience : 8 to 10 Years
Location : Mumbai
Roles & Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance API Management and API Gateway solutions.
Configure and maintain API Gateway platforms based on business and technical requirements.
Develop and enforce API policies for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, caching, and traffic management.
Integrate API Gateway with enterprise applications, cloud services, and backend systems.
Monitor API performance, optimize gateway configurations, and ensure high availability.
Provide technical guidance and recommend best practices for API management and integration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver robust API solutions.
Develop and maintain API documentation, standards, and governance policies.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing support for API management platforms.
Drive continuous improvements in API security, automation, and operational efficiency.
Requisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong expertise in API Management and API Gateway platforms (Gravitee preferred).
Proficiency in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and API lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and API security protocols (OAuth, JWT, API Keys).
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, networking protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP), and web services.
Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
API Gateway or cloud platform certifications are an added advantage.
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