API ARCHITECT

Position Description.
Job Description We are looking to reinforce the API Architecture team, responsible for overseeing API governance and supporting multiple development teams throughout the API lifecycle.
The goal is to ensure value creation, consistency, security, and scalability while industrializing processes in response to a rapidly growing number of APIs.
Candidate Profile We are looking for professionals with the following experience.
Minimum 1 year in API Governance within large-scale environments, including process industrialization Minimum 2 years designing APIs using the OpenAPI Specification (OAS), defining API security requirements, and working with leading API Management solutions Minimum 5 years working with API technologies Familiarity with standards and protocols such as.
OAS v3, OAS v3.
, JSON Schema, OAuth2, OIDC, OAuth 2 mTLS (RFC), FAPI Hands-on experience with API Design tools, linters, and Developer Portals Your future duties and responsibilities.
Main Tasks Ensure API lifecycle compliance with organizational governance policies Review API specifications to align with architectural and quality guidelines Assess API security models and recommend actions to comply with best practices Facilitate API lifecycle coordination across multiple teams and projects Contribute to the industrialization and continuous improvement of API lifecycle processes Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
Technical Skills Strong architecture mindset, able to quickly understand the business purpose of APIs and guide teams to follow design, security, and architectural best practices Experience with API Management platforms (e.
., WSO2, Apigee, etc.) Advanced proficiency in OpenAPI v3, Swagger 2, and WSDL Comfortable working with JSON and XML formats In-depth understanding of Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption standards, including OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, FAPI, TLS/SSL Proficiency in using API design tools and linters Language Skills English – Expert (spoken, read, and written) French – Nice to have Soft Skills Strong autonomy, organization, and delivery mindset with attention to detail Proactive and risk-aware, with a preventive and solution-oriented approach Strong communication skills and the ability to influence Motivated, with a strong work ethic and process/results orientation Experience in multicultural and distributed teams Proven ability to collaborate as part of a team Additional Information This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence twice per week Candidates must be based in mainland Portugal, in the Lisbon or Oporto region, and be available to attend the office as needed Skills.
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