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API Expert

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Pune
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have 4-8 years in Data Integration, 2+ years in API Management, a degree in IT/CS, skills in API design, modern API concepts, and integration with ERP/CRM systems.
  • You will collaborate with teams to design and implement APIs, solve operational issues, ensure coding standards, mentor others, and maintain relationships with technology team members.

Requirements

  • You should be having total 4-8 years of work experience into Data Integration with at least 2 years of experience into API Management.
  • Should have bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering with Computer Science/IT or equivalent.
  • Experience into technology consulting, architecture and design focusing Enterprise Integration, and API Management
  • Key expertise in providing Integration Modernization and recommendation of leading iPaaS products (Kong Enterprise)
  • Hands on experience in Enterprise-wide API management including API Design, API Documentation, API Security and Compliance, API Ops and API Performance Optimization
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • You must be proficient in modern API concepts like GraphQL, gRPC, Async APIs.
  • Good command in writing API contracts using Swagger and async API specifications
  • Maintaining a performant API catalog/developer portal to provide resources, documentation, and tools for developers to consume APIs.
  • Depth understanding of microservice design patterns and service mesh concepts
  • Should have good understanding of web methodologies, REST Architecture, SOA, ESB, APIs, Web services, WSDL, Open API, XML, JSON etc.
  • Good to have interface architecture knowledge with one or more on-premises/ SaaS packaged solutions for ERP, CRM, PLM systems (e.g., SAP, S/4 Hana, Salesforce, Teamcenter, Oracle etc.)
  • Languages: Lua, JavaScript/Typescript and python.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and an ability to help customers find the right solution (not the obvious/easy one).

Responsibilities

  • Partnering with other architects, vendors, partners, business, and technical teams to understand business needs and translate them into capability/platform roadmaps and work toward realizing the roadmaps
  • Collaborating with product owners, business analysts, and developers to identify, develop, document, and deliver API's
  • Design, develop, test and implement APIs for use in software applications
  • Integrate with and contribute to assigned API
  • Analyze, design, and coordinate the development of major components of the API management system and downstream APIs including hands on implementation, testing, review, build automation, and documentation
  • Solve operational issues as required
  • Ensure coding standard processes and test coverage through peer reviewing
  • Working across ocean to support Siemens Energy internal and external customers
  • You will Implement standard processes/design patterns and continuously coach/mentor team members
  • Act as primary technical evangelist on behalf of integration team for various integration patterns involving SnapLogic and API’s in optimizing adoption and use of its service
  • You will ensure alignment to defined guidelines, processes, and procedures, while working within the work with development team to craft and implement innovative solutions with a focus on adhering to standards, best practices, and code quality techniques
  • You will work to build and maintain effective working relationship with key technology team members
  • You will Support Distributed team in analyst briefings (Forrester, Gartner, IDC, etc.)

FAQs

What is the primary role of the API Expert at Siemens Energy?

The primary role of the API Expert involves running technical deep dives and architecture sessions with customers and partners, implementing proof of concepts, and advising on the integration patterns with various systems such as SAP ERP and Salesforce.

What are the key responsibilities of the API Expert?

Key responsibilities include collaborating with architects, product owners, and developers to deliver APIs, designing and implementing APIs, analyzing the development of API management systems, solving operational issues, ensuring coding standards, mentoring team members, and maintaining effective relationships with technology teams.

What qualifications are required for the API Expert position?

A bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering with Computer Science/IT or equivalent, along with 4-8 years of experience in Data Integration and at least 2 years in API Management is required.

What skills are essential for the API Expert role?

Essential skills include expertise in API management, experience with integration modernization, proficiency in modern API concepts like GraphQL and gRPC, strong troubleshooting skills, and understanding of microservice design patterns and service mesh concepts.

What programming languages should a candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should have knowledge of Lua, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python.

Is experience with specific ERP and CRM systems necessary?

Yes, familiarity with on-premises/SaaS packaged solutions for systems like SAP, S/4 HANA, Salesforce, Oracle, etc., is good to have.

What kind of work environment can one expect in this role?

The work environment promotes collaboration, flexibility, and innovation, supporting remote and hybrid work formats.

Does Siemens Energy provide opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Siemens Energy emphasizes the professional and personal development of employees, offering opportunities for self-determined learning and various attractive programs.

How does Siemens Energy approach diversity and inclusion?

Siemens Energy celebrates diversity and inclusion by welcoming applicants from various ethnic backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, identities, and disabilities, believing that a diverse workforce generates greater power.

Are there any health benefits provided to employees?

Yes, Siemens Energy cares for the health and wellbeing of its employees, offering initiatives like 'Home Collection based Preventive Health Check-up' for employees and their families.

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Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2020
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers. A majority stake in the wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs 94,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of around €29 billion in fiscal year 2022. Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG