API Developer (Senior)
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced API Developer to design and build secure high-performing APIs that power enterprise data products and digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer who enjoys creating scalable integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange between internal systems and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Design develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs and integration services.
- Build APIs exposing enterprise insights analytical datasets scores and data products.
- Implement authentication authorisation rate limiting and API security controls.
- Optimise API performance scalability and reliability.
- Develop integration solutions for internal and third-party platforms.
- Collaborate with architects software engineers and data engineering teams.
- Produce technical documentation and API specifications.
- Support API monitoring testing and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years software development experience.
- Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
- Proficiency in C# Java Python or similar technologies.
- Experience with API gateways authentication protocols and cloud services.
- Strong understanding of integration architecture and secure development practices.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Advantageous
- Experience with Azure API Management or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
- Experience within enterprise integration environments.
- Cloud certifications.
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and quality focused.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Collaborative and adaptable.
- Passionate about delivering scalable integration solutions.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC