IBM API Connect (APIC) Developer
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain APIs using IBM API Connect (APIC) and related technologies.
- Manage the full API lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.
- Configure and manage API Gateway policies (security, throttling, rate limiting, transformations, etc.).
- Integrate APIs with backend systems such as databases, SOAP/REST services, and microservices.
- Ensure compliance with API security standards (OAuth 2.0, JWT, TLS, SAML, etc.).
- Work with DevOps teams to integrate APIs into CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor API usage, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize for scalability.
- Document APIs and provide developer-friendly portals for external/internal consumers.
- Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with IBM API Connect (APIC) and DataPower Gateway.
- Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and API design best practices.
- Proficiency in API security protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, LDAP, SAML).
- Experience in JavaScript, and Node.js, Java, or Python for backend API development.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven integrations.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
We thank all applicants for your interest and referral. However, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.