IBM API Connect Developer

IBM API Connect Developer

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Summary: The IBM API Connect Developer role involves designing, developing, and deploying APIs using IBM API Connect and DataPower Gateway. The position requires managing the full API lifecycle and integrating APIs with various backend services while implementing security protocols. Collaboration with architects and DevOps teams is essential, along with providing technical guidance and documentation. The role emphasizes staying updated with best practices in API management and enhancements in IBM API Connect.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deploy APIs using IBM API Connect and DataPower Gateway.
  • Manage the full API lifecycle including planning, publishing, securing, monitoring, and retiring APIs.
  • Integrate APIs with backend services such as databases, enterprise systems (SAP, Salesforce, etc.), and microservices.
  • Implement API security policies (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, TLS, Basic Authentication).
  • Configure API analytics, rate limiting, and throttling policies for performance optimization.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve API gateway, connectivity, and performance issues.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, and DevOps teams to support integration solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and documentation for API design and usage.
  • Stay updated with API management best practices and IBM API Connect enhancements.

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with IBM API Connect (v10 preferred) and IBM DataPower Gateway.
  • Strong expertise in RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, JSON, XML, YAML.
  • Knowledge of API lifecycle management and API-first design principles.
  • Experience implementing security protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, TLS, API Keys).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid integrations.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Groovy, or Shell scripting).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven) for API deployments.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deploy APIs using IBM API Connect and DataPower Gateway.

Manage the full API lifecycle including planning, publishing, securing, monitoring, and retiring APIs.

Integrate APIs with backend services such as databases, enterprise systems (SAP, Salesforce, etc.), and microservices.

Implement API security policies (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, TLS, Basic Authentication).

Configure API analytics, rate limiting, and throttling policies for performance optimization.

Troubleshoot and resolve API gateway, connectivity, and performance issues.

Collaborate with architects, developers, and DevOps teams to support integration solutions.

Provide technical guidance and documentation for API design and usage.

Stay updated with API management best practices and IBM API Connect enhancements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with IBM API Connect (v10 preferred) and IBM DataPower Gateway.

Strong expertise in RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, JSON, XML, YAML.

Knowledge of API lifecycle management and API-first design principles.

Experience implementing security protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, TLS, API Keys).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid integrations.

Proficiency in scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Groovy, or Shell scripting).

Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven) for API deployments.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift for API Connect deployments.

Familiarity with microservices architecture and service mesh.

Knowledge of Kafka, MQ, or Event-Driven Architecture.

Experience with DevSecOps practices and monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK, Grafana).

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