API Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client seeking an API Architect in Benton Harbor, MI.Responsibilities: API Functional and Technical Architect (70%) Lead API strategy/roadmap initiatives while aligning to business objectives Work with cross-functional partners to define the functional and technical API roadmap, strategy and solution, evolution from SOA to APIs driven by business requirements Design, implement, test and deploy APIs using the latest technologies and best practices Implement API management software (like Apigee or others) to include API proxies, mashups, rate limiting, security, analytics, monetization and developer portals Includes helping establish API organizations, API development methodology and selection of API technology components including API gateway Manage project, client and vendor relationships, team, finances Lead/support engagement and interface directly with Trade customers Agile project delivery Communicate risks, issues, challenges and statprogress of the project Document requirements, design, architecture and test scriptsAPI Developer (30%) Assist technical developers and solution architects in understanding and adopting the API roadmap, strategy and solutions, and drive evolution from SOA to APIs and in building APIs Participate and / or lead a team of developers in delivering large and complex solutions Design, implement, test and deploy APIs using the latest technologies and best practices Implement API management using API management software (like Apigee or others) to include API proxies, mashups, rate limiting, security, analytics, monetization and developer portalsREQUIREMENTS: 7+ years of development experience using Java or .NET, XML, JSP or ASP, JavaScript or VB Script and Node.js; WSDL/SOAP/XML and REST/JSON, Swagger or equivalent 3-5 years of experience with an API management/gateway software WSO2 or like Apigee or Layer 7 or Mashery or equivalent with the knowledge of API mashups, analytics, developer networks, monetization models and security 2-3 years of project management and technical architecture experience in designing integration architecture for Trade Partner/Retailers/Builders/Marketing/DCE platforms Ability to work in a virtual team across distance (remote) cultures and time zones, in a matrix with multiple reporting lines, with on-shore and off-shore resources, and may extend outside the Company organisation including suppliers, partners and trade customers Experience in HTTP/HTTPS protocol, web services and use of web servers Knowledge in API design and implementation and system integration using APIs Experience in working on the cloud (iPaas/SaaS) Experience in managing cross-functional teams, business partners, vendors, and related finances Reviews system test plans and can perform robust system tests before implementation Knowledge in designing relational databases and SQL scripting Knowledge of Cassandra, Hadoop/MapReduce, MongoDB is plus Knowledge of implementing security and identity protocols such as OpenID, TLS, OAuth, SAML, SSO, PKI (encryption and key management) Knowledge of SAP Payment Card Processing and SAP Interfaces to Paymetric Adaptor Server (PAS) Experience with product development, manufacturing and supply chain concepts (e.g. KANBAN, LEAN)Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.