API Architect

API Architect Toronto, ON Hybrid - 3 days at client office Skills: Digital : Application Programming Interface (API) Experience Required: 6-8 Canada Life is seeking an experienced API Architect to define and drive enterprise API strategy| design scalable integration solutions| and establish API governance and best practices across the organization. The role provides technical leadership for building secure| reusable| and high-performing API ecosystems. Role Descriptions: Define API architecture standards| design patterns| and governance frameworks. Design scalable| secure| and reusable APIs using REST and microservices architecture. Lead API-led connectivity and integration modernization initiatives. Establish API lifecycle management| versioning| documentation| and security standards. Implement API security using OAuth2| OpenID Connect| JWT| and encryption. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects| DevOps| and application teams to drive API adoption and integration best practices. Evaluate and manage API platforms such as Azure API Management. Ensure API performance| reliability| monitoring| and scalability.

The API Architect will define API architecture standards and design scalable, secure, and reusable APIs. They will lead API-led connectivity initiatives and establish API lifecycle management and security standards.

Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in API architecture and design. The role requires collaboration with various teams to drive API adoption and integration best practices.

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• API
• Integration
• Architecture
• REST
• Microservices
• Security
• OAuth2
• OpenID Connect
• JWT
• Documentation
• DevOps
• Azure API Management
• Performance
• Governance
• Scalability
• Versioning

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 14, 2026