Junior Software Engineer

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

• 1-3 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, 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.

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven integrations.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience). Please provide transcript.

We thank all applicants for your interest and referral. However, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.