INSenior AssociateGraphQL and APIData and AnalyticsAdvisoryGurgaon

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Data API Developer to design develop andmaintainhigh-performance API serving layers for our Data Warehouse infrastructure. This role requiresexpertisein modern API technologies cloud platforms and data engineering to enable seamless data access and integration across the organization.

Responsibilities

API Development & Design

Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives for new API solutions and architectural patterns

Design and develop robust API serving layers on top of Data Warehouse infrastructure

Create and maintainGraphQLAPIs for efficient data querying and retrieval

Define and document API contracts ensuring consistency and backward compatibility

OptimizeAPI performance for high throughput and low latency requirements

Data Engineering & Integration

Develop andmaintaindata pipelines using Python orPySparkand AWS Glue ETL

Integrate APIs with various database systems and data storage solutions

Implement data transformation logic within the API layer

Ensure data consistency and integrity across API endpoints

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

Deploy and manage API services within the AWS ecosystem

Configure andoptimizenetworking components for API traffic

Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

Develop automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning and management

Monitor API performance and implement proactive optimization strategies

Security & Authentication

Implement OAuth 2.0 and OIDC authentication flows

Integrate with Okta for identity and access management

Apply security best practices including encryption input validation and threat protection

Conduct security assessments and implement remediation measures

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards

Software Development Lifecycle

Follow SDLC best practices throughout the development process

Participatein code reviews andmaintainhigh code quality standards

Write comprehensive unit and integration tests

Create andmaintaintechnical documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers analysts and product owners

Mandatory skill sets:

Proficiencyin Java & Python; experience withPySpark

StrongexpertiseinGraphQL; RESTful API design and development

Extensive experience with AWS ecosystem including AWS Glue Lambda API Gateway and other serverless technologies

S3 RDS Postgres Redshift or other AWS data services

Deep understanding of Data Warehouse concepts andarchitectures

Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

Knowledge of data modeling and optimization techniques

Hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0 and OIDC protocols

Okta implementation and management

Security best practices and vulnerability management

CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance

Automation scripting and tooling

Understanding of networking concepts load balancing and API gateway configurations

Preferred skill sets:

Proventrack recordof delivering scalable production-grade APIs

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Detail-oriented with focus on quality and performance

Proactive approach to learningnew technologies

This role offers the opportunity to shape the API strategy for our data platform and drive innovation in how we deliver data services across the organization.