Senior API & Cloud Architect | Microservices Lead

Apex Systems; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan

ESPP

HSA

EAP with counseling

Training & certification support

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead strategic API initiatives and oversee cloud deployments within an agile environment. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing robust integration solutions while guiding a team in a microservices-driven architecture.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years in API integration, cloud adoption, and DevOps, with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on Java or .NET expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in API integration, cloud deployment, microservices architecture, and DevOps with leadership experience.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and integration techniques, with hands-on programming in Java or .NET.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust API solutions to support integration requirements.
• Lead deployment of APIs to cloud environments for scalability and reliability.
• Architect and manage microservices architecture to support API integration.
• Apply modern DevOps practices to enhance development, integration, and deployment processes.
• Develop technical solutions and supervise their implementation.
• Serve as Tech Lead, providing guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high quality and integrity.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage projects and deliver solutions.

Skills

RESTful APIs

Java

.NET

Cloud deployment

Microservices

DevOps practices

Tech leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead strategic API initiatives and oversee cloud deployments within an agile environment. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing robust integration solutions while guiding a team in a microservices-driven architecture.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years in API integration, cloud adoption, and DevOps, with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on Java or .NET expertise.