Java API Management & Microservices Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Hyderabad is seeking a Java API Management & Microservices Lead with hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and managing enterprise‑grade APIs and microservices‑based applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, API Management platforms, cloud technologies, and modern application architecture.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable microservices, building RESTful APIs with robust

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Java and microservices design.
• Expertise with API management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft.
• Proficient in REST, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs with security and governance.
• Implement API lifecycle management across platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define API strategies.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems.
• Mentor team members and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Microservices

API Management

REST APIs

OAuth 2.0

JWT

OpenAPI/Swagger

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

GCP

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Tools

Apigee

Azure APIM

Kong

MuleSoft

IBM API Connect

Job description

Role: Java API Management & Microservices Lead

Experience: 5-8 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Java API Management & Microservices Lead with hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and managing enterprise‑grade APIs and microservices‑based applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, API Management platforms, cloud technologies, and modern application architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs following enterprise security and governance standards.
• Implement API lifecycle management using API Management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, IBM API Connect, or Azure API Management.
• Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and development teams to define API strategies and integrations.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems.
• Mentor team members and drive technical excellence.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices Architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with API Management platforms (Apigee, Azure APIM, Kong, MuleSoft, IBM API Connect, etc.).
• Expertise in REST APIs, JSON, OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, caching, messaging systems, and API security.
• Experience with databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Event-Driven Architecture and Kafka.
• Experience in BFSI domain applications.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, ELK, or Dynatrace.