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API Developer (Senior)

MSP Staffing Pty


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC