Job Title : IT Applications Engineer III (API Integration)

Location : [Onsite/Hybrid]

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role :

We are seeking an IT Applications Engineer III (API Integration) to join our IT Applications Engineering team.

This role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating middleware/API solutions that connect enterprise applications and support high-volume business operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to the full software development lifecycle, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Java, middleware technologies, and modern API integration frameworks, along with experience in DevOps and debugging tools.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and integrate APIs and middleware solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring, Quarkus, REST, SOAP, MQ.

- Deploy code to QA/UAT & production environments via DevOps pipelines.

- Debug issues in production using DynaTrace, Splunk, and other monitoring tools.

- Collaborate daily with IT and mobile development teams on system integrations.

- Perform testing (unit, CIT, UAT) to ensure software solutions meet business and functional requirements.

- Write and maintain technical specifications and documentation.

- Support incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system enhancements.

Must-Have Skills :

- Bachelors degree in computer science, CIS, or related field (or 6 years of relevant experience).

- 3+ years of software development experience.

- 2+ years in middleware development & integration.

- 2+ years in web service development (Java/J2EE stack).

- Hands-on experience with REST/SOAP/MQ integration.

- 1+ years with automation frameworks.

- Strong debugging skills (Splunk, Dynatrace, or equivalent).

- Familiarity with Agile practices & DevOps pipelines.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Spring or Quarkus framework.

- CI/CD tools : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Maven, Git.

- Cloud exposure : Azure, AWS, or GCP.

- Test-driven development & integrating with 3rd party systems.

- Unix/Linux development background.

- Technical documentation (Confluence or similar).