API Platform Lead | .NET 8 / Azure | Microservices

synechron; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a seasoned Senior API Platform Engineer to lead the development and delivery of Synapse APIs, ensuring scalable architecture, robust security, and operational excellence. You will supervise multiple engineering squads, drive design governance, and mentor teams across Architecture, DevOps, Security and Testing to ensure successful production deployments.

The role emphasizes ownership of enterprise API platforms, strong leadership, and adherence to coding standards and

Qualifications

• 10+ years software engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Experience managing enterprise API platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of API services.
• Lead development squads and technical decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, security controls, and engineering practices.
• Drive solution review, code review, and design governance.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Oversee production readiness and deployment approvals.
• Collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, Security, and Testing teams.
• Manage technical risks and dependencies.
• Support critical production incidents and major releases.

Skills

NET 8 / C#

Azure AKS

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Kong Gateway/Kong Mesh

GitHub Enterprise

CI/CD pipelines

Secure API design

Observability & monitoring

Job description

Synechron is seeking a seasoned Senior API Platform Engineer to lead the development and delivery of Synapse APIs, ensuring scalable architecture, robust security, and operational excellence. You will supervise multiple engineering squads, drive design governance, and mentor teams across Architecture, DevOps, Security and Testing to ensure successful production deployments.

The role emphasizes ownership of enterprise API platforms, strong leadership, and adherence to coding standards and