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Senior API Integration Developer - Banking Sector

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LocationCairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentIT
Company size201–500 people
PostedJun 1, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in API development, integration, and management
Hands-on experience with IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower Gateway
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, XML, JSON, XSD, WSDL, and related integration technologies
Experience implementing API security standards such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS, SSL/TLS, and API authentication mechanisms
Proficiency in DataPower development, including XSLT, GatewayScript, and policy configuration
Experience with API lifecycle management, governance, versioning, and best practices
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines
Familiarity with container platforms such as OpenShift and Kubernetes
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills in complex integration environments
Experience working with API monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience in banking, financial services, telecommunications, or large enterprise integration environments
IBM API Connect and/or IBM DataPower certifications
Skills
IBM API Connect
IBM DataPower
RESTful APIs
SOAP
OAuth2
mTLS
JWT
XSLT
GatewayScript
XML
JSON
XSD
WSDL
SSL/TLS
CI/CD
OpenShift
Kubernetes
Agile
Scrum
Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and document RESTful and SOAP-based APIs using IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower.
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Implement industry-standard security protocols, including OAuth2, mTLS, and JWT.
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Create and customize API policies (XSLT, GatewayScript) within DataPower to handle complex transformations and routing logic.
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Manage API deployments across multiple environments and integrate API Connect into automated CI/CD pipelines.
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Perform deep-dive root cause analysis on integration failures using DataPower probes and API Connect analytics.
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Collaborate with backend developers, security architects, and product owners to define API contracts and governance standards.
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Support and manage containerized API Connect deployments using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
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Apply API governance best practices and versioning strategies to ensure scalable and maintainable integrations.
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Monitor API performance, reliability, and security across enterprise environments.
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Ensure compliance with organizational integration standards and security requirements.
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IBM Professional Certifications in IBM API Connect or IBM DataPower are a plus.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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7+ years of experience in API development, integration, and management.
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Experience in banking, financial services, telecommunications, or large enterprise integration environments is a plus.
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Hands-on experience with IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower Gateway.
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Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, XML, JSON, XSD, WSDL, and related integration technologies.
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Experience implementing API security standards such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS, SSL/TLS, and API authentication mechanisms.
•
Proficiency in DataPower development, including XSLT, GatewayScript, and policy configuration.
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Experience with API lifecycle management, governance, versioning, and best practices.
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines.
•
Familiarity with container platforms such as OpenShift and Kubernetes.
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Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills in complex integration environments.
•
Experience working with API monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization tools.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
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IBM API Connect and/or IBM DataPower certifications are highly preferred.