Job Title: API Architect
Location: Hybrid (Any one of the locations: Basking Ridge NJ or Dallas TX or Atlanta GA)
Client: Verizon
Skills: Java, API, Networking, 5G/4G, BSS/OSS
Strong understanding of telecommunications network architectures (e.g., 5G, SDN/NFV, BSS/OSS).Understanding of telecom security protocols and standards (e.g., 3GPP SA3, TLS, IPsec, SIM-based auth).Expertise in API design principles (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and best practices.Proficiency in defining API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger or similar specifications.Experience with API Gateway and API Management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management).Familiarity with various authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect).Solid understanding of security best practices for API design and implementation.Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices.