API Modernization Architect | Platform Migration Expert

TekWissen LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group seeks an API Architect for an onsite, 6-month assignment in Waukegan, IL. The role requires senior expertise in API management, platform migrations, and cloud-native deployments. You will drive API strategy, governance, and deployment automation in a fast-paced environment.

The position is a temporary onsite assignment, emphasizing hands-on migration work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to modernize API landscapes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in API Management platforms such as Apigee, Kong or similar API Gateway solutions.
• Hands-on experience in API migration and modernization projects, including platform-to-platform migrations.
• Good understanding of API lifecycle management, security policies, traffic management, and developer portals.
• Experience working with cloud-native platforms, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and API deployment automation.
• Ability to assess existing API landscapes, plan migration approaches, and support implementation during modernization programs.

Skills

API Management

Migration planning

Cloud-native

CI/CD pipelines

Security policies

Developer portals

Communication skills

Tools

Apigee

Kong

API Gateway

API Platform

Job description

TekWissen Group seeks an API Architect for an onsite, 6-month assignment in Waukegan, IL. The role requires senior expertise in API management, platform migrations, and cloud-native deployments. You will drive API strategy, governance, and deployment automation in a fast-paced environment.

The position is a temporary onsite assignment, emphasizing hands-on migration work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to modernize API landscapes.