Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage API Gateway solutions using IBM API Connect v10 and IBM DataPower Gateway.

• Support Enterprise API Gateway operational activities, including platform maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

• Conduct installation, patching, and upgrades of IBM API Connect v10 to ensure optimal performance and security compliance.

• Automate API publishing and deployment processes using CI/CD tools such as GitHub.

• Provide support for API Gateway migration projects using industry best practices.

• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot API Gateway performance in:

• On-premises VM environments

• Public cloud environments, particularly on Amazon EKS

• Work with Kubernetes clusters and utilize kubectl CLI for deployment and troubleshooting.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation covering configurations, operational procedures, and best practices.

• Participate in weekend support for patching, upgrades, and API releases (with time-off in-lieu on alternate business days).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies.

• Strong hands-on expertise in: IBM API Connect v10 and IBM DataPower Gateway

• Proven experience in API management, administration, installation, and patch management.

• Solid experience in CI/CD practices with automation of API publishing workflows.

• Experience working in cloud environments, particularly Amazon EKS.

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and strong familiarity with kubectl CLI tools.

• Proficiency in Linux operating systems with strong troubleshooting capabilities.

• Experience supporting API Gateway deployments across both on-premises and public cloud environments.