Project Role Enterprise Solution Architect Project Role Description Lead the development of complex solutions across multi-tower and or multi- service transformational opportunities Architect end-to-end integrated solutions leveraging the best mix of offerings assets and capabilities to maximize value for the client and Accenture Ensure alignment of solution to client s organization goals Must have skills API Management Good to have skills NA Minimum 7 5 year s of experience is required Educational Qualification 15 years full time education Job Summary We are looking for experienced API Integration Leads to join our API Management practice The ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in Kubernetes and API development with a strong understanding of modern integration patterns Hands-on experience in Kong platform setup and deployment is mandatory Key Responsibilities o Lead the design and implementation of scalable API solutions using Kubernetes and modern frameworks o Drive integration architecture across cloud and hybrid environments o Define and enforce API governance security and lifecycle management o Promote adoption of Kong and other APIM tools Apigee MuleSoft Azure API Management AWS API Gateway o Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers o Support client engagements solutioning and proposal development o Lead platform setup deployment automation and workplace configuration for Kong Required Skills o Mandatory Hands-on experience in Kong platform setup and deployment o Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes deployment scaling monitoring o Proficiency in API development using REST GraphQL or gRPC o Experience with CI CD containerization Docker and DevOps practices o Familiarity with API security protocols OAuth2 JWT API keys o Solid understanding of microservices architecture and integration patterns Good to Have o Experience with other APIM platforms like Apigee MuleSoft Azure API Management AWS API Gateway o Exposure to service mesh technologies Istio Linkerd o Cloud experience AWS Azure GCP Qualifications o Manager 12 years of experience in integration and API development o Associate Manager 8 years of experience in integration and API development o Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field What We Offer o Opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact API Management practice o Work on cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-grade solutions o Collaborative and inclusive work culture with global exposure 15 years full time education