Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer (API Gateway) to support Enterprise API Gateway operations and project initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for platform support, maintenance, API development, and migration activities across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires strong hands-on experience with IBM API Connect v10, IBM DataPower Gateway, and cloud-native deployments on Amazon EKS.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage API Gateway solutions using IBM API Connect v10 and IBM DataPower Gateway.
- Support Enterprise API Gateway operational activities, including platform maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Conduct installation, patching, and upgrades of IBM API Connect v10 to ensure optimal performance and security compliance.
- Automate API publishing and deployment processes using CI/CD tools such as GitHub.
- Provide support for API Gateway migration projects using industry best practices.
- Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot API Gateway performance in: On-premises VM environments
- Public cloud environments, particularly on Amazon EKS
- Work with Kubernetes clusters and utilize kubectl CLI for deployment and troubleshooting.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation covering configurations, operational procedures, and best practices.
- Participate in weekend support for patching, upgrades, and API releases (with time-off in-lieu on alternate business days).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies.
- Strong hands-on expertise in: IBM API Connect v10 and IBM DataPower Gateway
- Proven experience in API management, administration, installation, and patch management.
- Solid experience in CI/CD practices with automation of API publishing workflows.
- Experience working in cloud environments, particularly Amazon EKS.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and strong familiarity with kubectl CLI tools.
- Proficiency in Linux operating systems with strong troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience supporting API Gateway deployments across both on-premises and public cloud environments.
