APIGEE & WSO2 Developers

Job Title: APIGEE & WSO2 Developers

Role Objective:

Responsibility for analyzing, developing, and supporting banking system integrations in Cloud and on-premises environments.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities:

Internal:

• Design and implement API proxies, policies, and flows using APIGEE and/or WSO2.
• Develop and manage API products, developer portals, and access controls.
• Integrate APIs with backend services, databases, and third-party systems.
• Implement API security protocols, including OAuth2, JWT, and API key management.
• Monitor API performance, usage, and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and backend teams to ensure seamless integration
• Automate deployment and configuration using CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain documentation for APIs, policies, and integration patterns.
• Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• API Development, Management & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain APIs using a Java framework and manage their entire lifecycle using API Manager.
• Creating RESTful services for account management in Java; configuring rate limiting and access controls; publishing and versioning APIs.
• Integration Platform Expertise, Leverage the capabilities of ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) solutions, identity & access management, and event-driven architectures.
• Setting up service orchestration, integrating Identity Server for SSO, and configuring event sources.
• Containerized Application Development, Utilize Docker and other relevant technologies for packaging and distribution.
• Developing a Docker file for a new microservice; orchestrating containers using Kubernetes – good to have, but not a must.
• Collaboration & Requirements Gathering, engage with teams and stakeholders to capture requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Leading a workshop for data flow mapping and coordinating API endpoint designs.
• Hybrid Integration Projects, Integrate solutions across on-premises, Azure cloud, and other platforms seamlessly.
• Bridging an on-premises database, such as Azure SQL, and integrating an in-house business application with cloud payment gateways using orchestration.
• Cloud-Native Development, optimize application performance and resilience using cloud-native technologies.
• Implementing Azure Functions, leveraging Azure Blob Storage.
• DevOps Engagement, Streamline development cycles with CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and monitoring.
• setting up Azure DevOps pipelines; scripting infrastructure with Terraform, for example.
• Regulatory Compliance, Ensure industry regulations and banking standards adherence.
• Consider PCI and Security Compliance frameworks for example, enforcing encryption protocols. Stay updated on banking security protocols.
• Code Reviews & Design Discussions, Ensure code quality and architectural alignment.
• Proposing a microservices redesign; leading a code quality session.
• Performance Optimization, Troubleshoot and enhance performance across all integration points. Diagnosing API latency; refining database query performance
• Understand the development, deployment integration /environment and constraints and synergies.
• Take required action to resolve issues that arise during the testing phase
• Stay abreast of advancesin information technology and consider the implications for the organization and the projects in progress or planned
• Possess a thoroughunderstanding of the Bank'sIT related serviceofferings, technical preferences, and technical direction
• Serve as key contributor in team and client meetings
• Ensure protection and security of project information from any unauthorized access within the overall security policy of the Bank

Personal Development (Learning & Development)

• Operate as a team player within the Application and Development Team and across the wider IT division. Share knowledge with others to strengthen capability of the team.
• Maintain a focus on self-development by spending time reading and researching.

Key Interactions

Internal:

• Senior Manager
• Divisional / Departmental Heads
• Investment Team
• Internal Audit
• Compliance Function
• All other employees (as and when required)

External:

• Other relevant regulatory bodies
• Government institutions
• External auditors

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years mid-career experience in system integration, API development using APIGEE & WS02 and DevOps practices
• Experience in web development, database development and support, and banking industry
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services, Docker, cloud-native solutions
• Experience with CI/CD, configuration management, and infrastructure automation
• Proficiency in version control systems, like Git

Technical Competencies:

• Hands-on experience with APIGEE
• Hands-on experience with WS02 API Manager
• Expertise in implementing APIGEE policies,including AssignMessage, Javascript
• ServiceCallout, RaiseFault, Extract Variables
• Strong understanding of API security mechanisms,OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, Mutual TL, Basic Auth
• Experience implementing rate limiting & quota polices, Threat Protection, IP whitelisting /backlisting
• Ability to integrate APIGEE/WS02 with core banking system, CRM, LOS, payment platforms, digital banking channels
• Understanding of WS02 components: Publisher,Developer Portal, Key Manager
• Strong expertise in WS02 mediation concepts
• Ability to implement WS02 custom mediators, java extensions
• Understanding of Java script, scripting usage in mediation
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Experience designing APIs using OpenAPI / Swagger specifications
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure (In Architecture,Development, and DevOps
• Kubernetes experience and Microservices development.
• Experienced in database programming for structured and semi structured databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL.