Akkodis Group Nordics
Akkodis is seeking an
API Architect
for a
Contract
with a client in
Jersey City, NJ / Dallas, TX / Tampa, FL (Hybrid) . You will lead end-to-end API modernization and migration initiatives from on-prem Apigee to AWS-native architectures.
Rate Range:
$49/hour to $53/hour; negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Responsibilities
Lead API modernization and migration initiatives from on-prem Apigee to AWS-native architectures, including design, transformation, and deployment.
Define API architecture standards, including proxy design, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and REST/GraphQL patterns.
Implement robust API security models (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, WAF) and establish governance frameworks for compliance and scalability.
Optimize API performance for low-latency, high-throughput environments, including tuning and observability using CloudWatch, X‑Ray, and other tools.
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for API lifecycle management and automate deployments using IaC tools like CloudFormation/Terraform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legacy backends (SOAP, MQ, Mulesoft) into AWS-native solutions and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes/EKS).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s preferred).
Minimum 12+ years in API design, development, and management, including large-scale migrations and performance tuning.
Proven expertise in Apigee-to-AWS migration (API Gateway, Lambda, CloudFront) and strong hands‑on skills with OpenAPI/Swagger, REST/GraphQL, and CI/CD for API lifecycle.
Deep knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, WAF, rate limiting) and experience integrating legacy backends (SOAP, IBM MQ, Mulesoft/mainframe) into AWS-native, containerized architectures.
Pay Details $49.00 to $53.00 per hour.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave and holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
Legal and Background Check The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Candidate Privacy Information Statement To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
How to Apply Interested? Click APPLY NOW or contact
Shubham.Vasishtha@akkodisgroup.com .
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API Architect
for a
Contract
with a client in
Jersey City, NJ / Dallas, TX / Tampa, FL (Hybrid) . You will lead end-to-end API modernization and migration initiatives from on-prem Apigee to AWS-native architectures.
Rate Range:
$49/hour to $53/hour; negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Responsibilities
Lead API modernization and migration initiatives from on-prem Apigee to AWS-native architectures, including design, transformation, and deployment.
Define API architecture standards, including proxy design, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and REST/GraphQL patterns.
Implement robust API security models (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, WAF) and establish governance frameworks for compliance and scalability.
Optimize API performance for low-latency, high-throughput environments, including tuning and observability using CloudWatch, X‑Ray, and other tools.
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for API lifecycle management and automate deployments using IaC tools like CloudFormation/Terraform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legacy backends (SOAP, MQ, Mulesoft) into AWS-native solutions and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes/EKS).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s preferred).
Minimum 12+ years in API design, development, and management, including large-scale migrations and performance tuning.
Proven expertise in Apigee-to-AWS migration (API Gateway, Lambda, CloudFront) and strong hands‑on skills with OpenAPI/Swagger, REST/GraphQL, and CI/CD for API lifecycle.
Deep knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, WAF, rate limiting) and experience integrating legacy backends (SOAP, IBM MQ, Mulesoft/mainframe) into AWS-native, containerized architectures.
Pay Details $49.00 to $53.00 per hour.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave and holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
Legal and Background Check The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Candidate Privacy Information Statement To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
How to Apply Interested? Click APPLY NOW or contact
Shubham.Vasishtha@akkodisgroup.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr