We're hiring a Backend Resource to design, develop, and support Open Banking API infrastructure for the company, working on secure, scalable, and well-governed APIs aligned with enterprise standards and digital transformation objectives. One resource is expected to subsequently transition to the Production team for ongoing operational support. This is a hands-on API development role requiring deep IBM API Connect and DataPower expertise, working onsite with prior banking/fintech delivery experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and publish APIs on IBM API Connect (APIC) aligned with enterprise standards and security policies
- Configure API gateways, policies, and DataPower for secure, high-performance API traffic management
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support integration and consumer requirements
- Optimize API performance, reliability, and throughput across backend and integration layers
- Collaborate with business, QA, and technical teams during requirement gathering, testing, and production deployments
- Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools to ensure operational stability
- Troubleshoot and resolve API, integration, and production issues across the backend stack
- Prepare technical documentation, API specifications, and deployment runbooks for the platform
Requirements
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in API development and management
- Strong hands-on expertise with IBM API Connect (APIC) and IBM DataPower Gateway
- Proficiency in Java, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
- Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL databases and SQL
- Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, JSON/XML, and REST/SOAP integration
- Prior experience delivering solutions within banking or financial services
Nice to Have
- Experience with JMS, Apache Kafka, or other event-streaming platforms
- Cloud/DevOps exposure: AWS (EC2, S3), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD
- IBM Certified Solution Implementer – API Connect
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Programmer
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
