API & Security Integration Developer

Job Summary

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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.