Senior API Platform Solutions Design Engineer in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior API Platform Solutions Design Engineer in Canada.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced API and cloud engineering professional to contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives in a highly collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you will help design and enhance enterprise-grade API platforms, enabling real-time integrations, scalable cloud services, and modern event-driven architectures. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and global delivery teams to implement secure, high-performance solutions that support mission-critical operations. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and API governance frameworks. Ideal for someone who thrives in complex technical ecosystems, this role combines hands-on engineering, strategic consulting, and mentorship responsibilities. Flexible hybrid work arrangements and strong career development opportunities make this a compelling next step for senior technology professionals.
- Lead the design, development, deployment, and optimization of API platform enhancements across cloud and on-premise environments.
- Design and implement scalable automation features, API governance standards, and real-time data replication solutions using modern engineering practices.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects, platform engineers, operations teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable API solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
- Support CI/CD implementation, platform monitoring, debugging, performance optimization, and load testing activities to improve reliability and scalability.
- Provide technical consultation on REST API best practices, OpenAPI standards, and event-driven architectures to delivery and development teams.
- Contribute to infrastructure improvements involving service meshes, security frameworks, logging, and exception handling capabilities.
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
- Mentor team members on build, deployment, and DevOps best practices while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience developing software solutions with strong expertise in Java programming.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, Kubernetes, containerized applications, and AWS cloud technologies.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, API governance, event-driven systems, cloud-native architectures, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of API specifications such as OpenAPI and experience designing scalable, secure API solutions.
- Familiarity with Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, and serverless application development is considered an asset.
- Experience with scripting, automation tools, Jenkins, Groovy, Spring Boot, and performance optimization methodologies is highly valued.
- Strong communication, consulting, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to work effectively in global, distributed environments while adapting to evolving priorities and organizational needs.
- Exposure to financial services, insurance, or highly regulated industries is considered beneficial.
- Competitive salary range of CAD $90,000 – $140,000 based on experience and location.
- Flexible hybrid and remote-friendly work arrangements.
- Opportunity to work on innovative, enterprise-scale digital transformation and API modernization initiatives.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cloud, DevOps, automation, and event-driven systems.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on learning, mentorship, and career growth.
- Access to incentive programs and performance-based compensation opportunities.
- Professional development support and opportunities to work alongside highly experienced technology leaders.
- Flexible dress code and supportive work-life balance policies.
- Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, accessibility, and employee well-being.