Software Engineer (APIC/NodeJS)

We are looking for a talented and motivated NodeJS/APIC Software Engineer to join our team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining API-based integrations and microservices using IBM API Connect (APIC). The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable and secure API solutions that enhance business processes

Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, develop, and deploy APIs using IBM API Connect (APIC) to support business integration needs.
• Microservices Architecture: Implement microservices-based solutions to improve application modularity and performance.
• Integration: Develop and maintain API integrations with third-party systems, internal applications, and cloud services.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure APIs adhere to authentication, authorization, and encryption best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and API Gateway security policies.
• Optimization: Enhance system performance through API caching, rate limiting, and monitoring.
• Testing: Conduct unit testing, system integration testing, and API performance testing to ensure reliability.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to API development and deployment.
• Documentation: Maintain API documentation, including specifications, user guides, and integration workflows.
• Collaboration: Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines for API deployment and management.
• Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and enhancements to existing API solutions.

Qualifications:

Must have

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, development, testing, and deployment.

• Hands-on experience with IBM API Connect (APIC) v10 or later.

• Expertise in RESTful API design, development, and best practices.

• Strong knowledge of JSON, XML, and API schema definitions using OpenAPI (Swagger).

• Experience with API security protocols such as OAuth2, JWT, and TLS 

  encryption.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Node.js, JavaScript or TypeScript for API development.

• Experience in cloud-based API deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools, including Jenkins, 

  Docker, and Kubernetes.

Nice to have

• IBM API Connect Certification or relevant API development certifications.

• Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues (Kafka, 

  RabbitMQ).

• Knowledge of GraphQL and gRPC for modern API development.

• Understanding of AI and machine learning integration with APIs.

• Experience working in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.