Lead Architect- API Integrations

YO IT Consulting; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Lead Architect with a strong background in technology leadership and solution architecture. This critical role involves defining architecture and solving complex challenges across data, APIs, and third-party system integrations.

The ideal candidate will have 12-20 years of experience in designing and maintaining integrations for eCommerce platforms such as Magento and Shopify, alongside ERP systems. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and an understanding of scalable, high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in technology leadership / solution architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in API integrations across eCommerce platforms and ERP systems.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices and distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and product teams to translate goals into scalable technical solutions.
• Own architecture decisions, standards, and platform scalability.
• Design, develop, and maintain API integrations between eCommerce platforms and ERP systems.

Skills

Technology leadership

Solution architecture

API integrations

Microservices

Node.js

Python

REST/SOAP APIs

ERP systems knowledge

Data structures (JSON, XML)

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Role

Lead Architect

Domain

Information technology (IT)

Location

Mumbai

Required Experience

12 - 20 Years

Mandatory Requirements

• 10-12 years of experience in technology leadership / solution architecture roles
• Strong expertise in API integrations across eCommerce platforms and ERP systems
• Hands‑on experience with microservices and distributed architectures
• Proficiency in backend technologies (Node.js, Python or similar)
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, and middleware integrations
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Business Central preferred) and eCommerce platforms (Magento, Shopify, etc.)
• Solid understanding of data structures (JSON, XML), data transformation, and data pipelines
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT, API keys)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and scalable system design
• Understanding of event‑driven architecture, messaging queues, and asynchronous systems
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and stakeholder communication skills

About The Position

We are looking for a hands‑on technology leader who can define architecture, drive execution, and solve complex technical challenges, particularly across data, APIs, and third‑party software and ERP integrations. You will play a critical role in building scalable, high‑performance, and integration‑heavy systems powering global digital commerce solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and product teams to translate goals into scalable technical solutions
• Own architecture decisions, standards, and platform scalability
• Design, develop, and maintain API integrations between eCommerce platforms (e.g., Magento, Shopify, custom platforms) and ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
• Integrate third‑party services such as suppliers, payment gateways, shipping providers, and product data platforms (e.g., PromoStandards APIs)
• Ensure accurate and real‑time synchronization of orders, inventory, pricing, and customer data
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, data mismatches, and performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate with internal teams (product, engineering, operations) to define integration requirements
• Monitor API performance, logs, and error handling mechanismsImplement best practices for security, scalability, and data integrity
• Document integration workflows, APIs, and data mappings