API Engineer

API Designer / Engineer Come to one of the biggest IT Services companies in the world Here you can transform your career. Why join TCS? At TCS we believe that people make the difference, that’s why we live a culture of unlimited learning full of opportunities for improvement and mutual development. The ideal scenario expands ideas through the right tools, contributing to our success in a collaborative environment. Overview The API Designer / Engineer is a pivotal role responsible for implementing API Design First principles to create scalable, secure and consumer‑centric APIs. The candidate will focus on designing API specifications and frameworks that ensure seamless developer experiences while meeting Customer’s API standards and architectural guidelines. Key Responsibilities API Design & Development – Adopt an API Design First Approach: Leverage OpenAPI (Swagger), RAML, or AsyncAPI to define APIs before implementation. API Specification Creation – Design API specifications that adhere to Customer’s standards, covering endpoints, data structures, error handling, and response codes. Policy Design and Configuration – Define and configure API policies (security, routing, transformation, throttling, etc.) using Azure API Management (APIM). Mock API Development – Create mock APIs for early‑stage validation and testing to facilitate integration and feedback before development. API Testing – Perform unit testing of API specifications to ensure functionality, reliability, and adherence to defined standards. Environment Configuration – Configure API backend settings within APIM (naming conventions, App Insights, Key Vault) in DEV, UAT, and PRD environments. API Deployment – Deploy draft APIs into the Azure APIM Dev instance and promote them across DEV, UAT, and PRD using the API DevOps framework. Documentation – Create comprehensive API documentation, including references, developer guides, and examples, in line with Customer’s standards. Metadata Publishing – Publish API Identity Cards (metadata, usage information) to the Azure API Management Developer Portal to enable easy discovery and adoption by consumers. API Consumer Onboarding – Secure Authentication Setup: Configure OAuth/OpenID Connect for secure authentication and authorization for API consumers. Subscription Key Management – Share API subscription keys securely with consumers and maintain robust tracking mechanisms. Integration Testing Support – Collaborate with API consumers during integration testing to resolve issues and provide guidance on proper usage. Functional Testing – Conduct and support API functional, integration, and performance testing to validate API readiness and scalability. Mock and Staging Environment Management – Ensure availability of mock services and staging environments for API testing and feedback gathering. Skills and Expertise API Design First Expertise – Proficient in designing APIs using OpenAPI, SwaggerHub, or similar tools with a focus on consumer‑first design principles. Azure API Management – Deep experience in configuring and managing APIs using Azure API Management. Security Standards – Strong knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and API key management best practices. Documentation Excellence – Skilled in creating developer‑friendly documentation and API identity cards. Testing Proficiency – Familiarity with API testing frameworks and methodologies to validate functionality and performance. Postman – Proficient in using the Postman tool. What can you expect from us? Professional development and constant evolution of your skills, always in line with your interests. Opportunities to work outside Brazil. A collaborative, diverse and innovative environment that encourages teamwork. What do we offer? TCS Benefits – Brazil: Health insurance, Dental Plan, Life insurance, Transportation vouchers, Meal/Food Voucher, Childcare assistance, Gympass. TCS Cares – free 0800 providing psychological assistance (24 hrs/day), legal, social and financial assistance to associates. Partnership with SESC. Reimbursement of Certifications. Free TCS Learning Portal – online courses and live training. International experience opportunity. Discount Partnership with Universities and Language Schools. Bring Your Buddy – referral bonus for each hire. TCS Gems – Recognition for performance. Xcelerate – Free Mentoring Career Platform. At TATA Consultancy Services we promote an inclusive culture; we always work for equity. This applies to Gender, People with Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Religion, Race, Ethnicity. All our opportunities are based on these principles. We think of different actions of inclusion and social responsibility, in order to build a TCS that respects individuality. Come to be a TCSer #J-18808-Ljbffr