API & Security Integration Developer

Description :

We are looking for a skilled API & Security Integration Developer to design, develop, and secure enterprise API and middleware integration solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM DataPower, Apigee, and API Gateway technologies, with strong expertise in API security, transformation, and messaging integration.

This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and high-performing API solutions that enable digital integration across applications, services, and platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain APIs and integrations using IBM DataPower and Apigee API Gateway.

- Implement and manage API security mechanisms such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, Mutual TLS, and SSL/TLS certificates.

- Perform XML and JSON transformations, including XSLT, XPath, and schema validation.

- Integrate APIs with enterprise middleware systems such as IBM MQ and backend applications.

- Implement and enforce API governance, throttling, and access control policies.

- Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for scalability and reliability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and seamless data flow between systems.

- Participate in security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits for APIs and middleware.

- Support CI/CD automation for API deployments and configurations.

- Maintain technical documentation, best practices, and standards for API design and security.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Strong hands-on experience with IBM DataPower Gateway (development, configuration, and deployment).

- Solid working experience with Apigee Edge or Apigee X API management platform.

- Proficiency in API Gateway design, API proxies, policies, and traffic management.

- Expertise in XML, XSLT, XPath, and JSON for data transformation and validation.

- Experience in OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, and mutual authentication.

- Good understanding of API lifecycle management, API security, and integration best practices.

- Experience integrating with IBM MQ, web services (SOAP/REST), and microservices-based systems.

- Strong understanding of middleware security principles, encryption, and key management.

- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, etc.) for automated API deployments.

- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex integration and security scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Knowledge of Kong, MuleSoft, or AWS API Gateway is an added advantage.

- Experience with SAML, LDAP, or OpenID Connect for authentication and authorization.

- Understanding of web application firewalls (WAFs) and Zero Trust architecture.

- Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

- IBM DataPower or Apigee certification is highly desirable.

Education :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.