API Management Consultant

3across; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

3across is seeking an experienced API Management Engineer for its Mumbai Powai office. The role combines API design, lifecycle management, and secure backend development in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has extensive Java backend experience, proficiency with API gateways, and hands-on work with Gravitee or comparable platforms. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable API solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of IT experience.
• 3–4 years in API Management.
• 5–6 years backend API development.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage APIs using API Management platforms and gateways.
• Configure API policies, routing, authentication, and rate limiting.
• Develop backend APIs and microservices in Java with REST.
• Manage API lifecycle: design, publish, version, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
• Integrate APIs with backend services, databases, and third‑party apps.
• Work with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB for data integration.
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and orchestration.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Collaborate with architecture, DevOps and security teams.

Skills

API Management

Java backend

REST APIs

OAuth 2.0 / JWT

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

Gravitee API Management

Apigee

Kong

WSO2

Job description

API Management Engineer

Job Title: API Management Engineer
Department: Engineering / Software Development
Location: Mumbai Powai
Work Mode: Hybrid
Experience: 8–10 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced API Management Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development, API lifecycle management, API gateway configuration, and API security. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in developing REST APIs and microservices, managing APIs through an API Management platform, and implementing secure, scalable API solutions.

Experience with Gravitee API Management is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage APIs using API Management platforms and API gateways.
• Configure API policies, routing, authentication, authorization, rate limiting, throttling, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain backend APIs and microservices using Java and RESTful architecture.
• Manage the API lifecycle, including API design, publishing, versioning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Implement API security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and other relevant security standards.
• Integrate APIs with backend services, databases, and third‑party applications.
• Work with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB for data integration and persistence.
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and container orchestration.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Collaborate with architecture, development, DevOps, and security teams to deliver reliable and scalable API solutions.
• Troubleshoot API gateway issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration failures.

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in API Management and API Gateway technologies.
• Experience with Java backend development and REST APIs.
• Knowledge of API lifecycle management and gateway policy configuration.
• Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Gravitee API Management.
• Experience with other API Management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, WSO2, or similar technologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture and enterprise API integrations.

Candidate Profile

• 8–10 years of overall IT experience.
• 3–4 years of experience in API Management.
• 5–6 years of experience in backend API development.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.