Backend Resource

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.

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