Principal Software Engineer

GSSTech Group

Design, develop, test, and deploy REST & SOAP APIs using Java Spring Boot and Maven, AWS Lambda functions, and reusable API components/libraries.

• Implement unit testing, maintain secure and high-quality code, manage artifacts in Git, Nexus, and deploy APIs on AWS EKS clusters.
• Document and maintain API specifications using Swagger, Postman, and ensure proper API cataloguing.
• Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize API availability and performance using AppDynamics, ELK, and observability tools.
• Research & adopt emerging technologies and trends in API development, DevOps, containers, and cloud services.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with developers, product owners, security teams, and stakeholders.
• Oversee full API lifecycle including design, deployment, versioning, deprecation, and retirement.
• Establish API development standards, best practices, and enforce API governance policies.
• Drive API platform strategy, contribute to architectural decision-making, and solve complex system integration challenges.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; share best practices and promote team growth.
• Lead and maintain API Governance framework, API management tool evaluation, KPI tracking, API security (OAuth, JWT, API keys), compliance alignment, and adherence to FAB governance, strategy, and CB UAE guidelines.
• Conduct design reviews, ensure contract standardization, and improve developer experience across teams.
• Support audit and compliance recommendations and participate in system improvement initiatives.
• Own assigned projects, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, perform thorough unit testing, and adapt to changing priorities.