> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2608761-senior-api-platform-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2608761-senior-api-platform-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior API Platform Architect - **Company:** Siri Consultancy Services Inc. - **Location:** Dallas County, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, JSON Web Token, Reverse Engineering, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Software Security, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=40ec927ccbafd036 ## About the Role We are looking for a Senior API Platform Architect with strong experience in API Gateway architecture, API security, Kubernetes, and enterprise API modernization. The role involves leading the migration of enterprise APIs from IBM API Connect to K Gateway (Solo.io), including discovery, assessment, migration design, re-engineering, security governance, and production rollout. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of integration experience, 5+ years of API Gateway experience, and hands-on experience with large-scale API Gateway migrations. Strong knowledge of IBM API Connect, REST APIs, OAuth2, JWT, OIDC, mTLS, Kubernetes, Envoy, CI/CD, Terraform, and Helm is required. Experience with Solo.io K Gateway, Gloo, Kong, Kafka, microservices, and event-driven architectures is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities: API discovery and assessment, migration architecture and wave planning, reverse engineering and modernization of existing gateway configurations, API security governance, production cutover support, troubleshooting, and gateway performance optimization. Nice to Have: Experience with MCP, AI Gateways, LLM traffic governance, and Agentic Architecture would be an added advantage. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)