API Solution Architect

Information Technology

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Location: Remote - willing to work in EST timings and preferred location is on the East coast

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced API Solution Architect with strong expertise in Node.js to design, develop, and optimize scalable API-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, to architect and implement secure, high-performing, and reusable APIs that enable seamless integration across platforms and applications. This is a remote, work at home opportunity in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of RESTful and GraphQL APIs leveraging Node.js and modern frameworks.
• Define API standards, guidelines, and best practices for scalability, reusability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and integration teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure API solutions are aligned with enterprise integration strategy and cloud-native architecture.
• Implement authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, SSO, etc.) and enforce API security standards.
• Oversee API lifecycle management including design, documentation, versioning, deployment, and monitoring.
• Evaluate and integrate with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, MuleSoft).
• Guide teams on microservices architecture, event-driven patterns, and asynchronous communication models.
• Conduct performance reviews, scalability testing, and ensure APIs meet SLAs.
• Mentor development teams on Node.js, API frameworks, and architectural principles.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in solution architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js (or Nest.js), and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale API solutions.
• Deep understanding of REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSockets.
• Hands-on experience with API security, rate limiting, throttling, and caching strategies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated API testing.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and processes (e.g., Lean, Agile, DevOps) and continuous improvement through measurement.

Preferred Qualifications For This Position Include

• Certification in Cloud Architecture (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, GCP Architect).
• Experience with API monetization and developer portals.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, ELK, Datadog).
• Background in financial services, healthcare, or large-scale enterprise systems is a plus.

The base salary range for this position is $106,087 - $166,709, plus incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on work location, qualifications, skills, education, experience, and competencies. Benefits available to eligible employees in this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, comprehensive employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays.

At Concentrix, we provide customer experience solutions that may involve handling sensitive data. As part of our hiring process, all candidates must undergo a background check in accordance with applicable law, which will include identity verification and employment eligibility.

The deadline to apply for this position is 09/27/2025

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Physical & Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, headset, and other office equipment. Work is generally sedentary in nature.

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