About Position:
A API Engineer is responsible not just for automation but for defining, governing, and scaling the engineering strategy for an entire program or product suite.
- Role: API Engineer
- Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad
- Experience: 3 to 8 yrs
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Design and develop API proxies using Apigee (Edge/Hybrid) for enterprise-grade integrations
- Implement and manage Apigee policies including OAuth, JWT, Quota, Spike Arrest, and security controls
- Develop and maintain shared flows and reusable components for API standardization
- Configure and manage IBM DataPower services such as MPGW and WSP for API mediation
- Work on DataPower policy configurations, transformations, and gateway-level processing
- Participate in API migration projects, particularly transitioning APIs from DataPower to Apigee
- Design and implement REST APIs with strong focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Implement API security mechanisms including OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, and mutual TLS (mTLS)
- Work with XML, JSON, and XSLT for data transformation and integration use cases
- Integrate APIs with backend systems using HTTP/S, SOAP, MQ, or other protocols
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless API lifecycle management
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize API performance across platforms
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Strong experience in building API proxies, policies, and shared flows in Apigee
- Solid understanding of API security standards including OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, and mTLS
- Hands-on experience with DataPower configurations, policies, and gateway implementations
- Experience or exposure to API migration projects (DataPower to Apigee is a strong plus)
- Strong knowledge of REST API design principles and integration patterns
- Proficiency in XML, JSON, and XSLT transformations
- Experience integrating APIs with backend systems using HTTP/S, SOAP, MQ, or similar protocols
- Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and collaboration skills with ability to work in cross-functional teams
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
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