API Gateway Senior Technical Lead

Job Description Job description – Axway API Management - Design, configure, and deploy API proxies, policies, and virtual APIs using Axway Amplify API Gateway and API Manager - Develop and manage API lifecycle processes — design, publishing, versioning, deprecation, and retirement - Implement security policies including OAuth2, JWT, API key management, rate limiting, and threat protection - Configure and troubleshoot API Gateway filters, circuits, and policy chains - Collaborate with architects and developers to integrate APIs with backend systems using REST, SOAP, JMS, and MQ - Support API onboarding for internal and external consumers, including partner integrations - Monitor API performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve production incidents (L2/L3 support) - Participate in code reviews, environment promotions (DEV → SIT → UAT → PROD), and release management - Prepare technical documentation, API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger), and runbooks - Work within Agile/Scrum delivery models and coordinate with onshore/offshore and client stakeholders Required Skills & Experience - 8 - 10 years of total IT experience, with 8+ years dedicated to Axway API Management (API Gateway, API Manager, API Portal) - Strong understanding of API security standards (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, mTLS) - Hands-on experience with REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, XSLT , and messaging protocols (JMS, MQ) - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle) - Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell/Groovy/Python — good to have) - Understanding of API governance, versioning strategies, and API monetization concepts - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus - Good to have: exposure to IBM DataPower , MuleSoft , or other API Gateway platforms - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work directly with client teams Soft Skills - Strong verbal and written communication for client-facing consulting engagements - Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment - Team collaboration and mentoring capability for junior consultants Total Experience Expected: 08-10 years