Senior WSO2 API Developer

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Location- Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad , Chennai, Noida, Gurgaon

Experience- 8+years

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using WSO2 API Manager (v4+ or later).

· Lead API lifecycle activities: design, prototype, publish, monitor, and retire APIs.

· Configure and manage WSO2 API Gateway, Publisher, and Developer Portal.

· Implement API security policies including OAuth2, JWT, throttling, and CORS.

· Automate API deployment using CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab

· Monitor API performance using tools like AppDynamics & Splunk.

· Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across distributed environments.

· Work on API-first integration designs, building secure, scalable APIs using REST/SOAP standards.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical designs.

· Guide junior developers and lead technical knowledge transfer sessions.

· Optimize existing integrations for performance, maintainability, and error handling.

· Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and lead initiatives for continuous improvement.

· Interface with tools like ElasticSearch, Splunk for monitoring and logging integration behavior.

Required Skills

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.

· 8+ years of experience in integration and API Management.

· Strong hands-on experience (4+ years) with WSO2 API Manager and related components.

· Proficiency in RESTful API design.

· Familiarity with API documentation tools like Stoplight.

· Solid understanding of API security, traffic management, and analytics.

· Experience with Git, Jenkins, BitBucket, JFrog.

Preferred Qualifications

· WSO2 certification (Developer or Integration Specialist) is a strong plus.

· Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

· Experience with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.

· Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

· Experience with event-driven architectures and microservices.

· Familiarity with Agile development practices and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence).

Soft Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

· Ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members.

· Comfortable collaborating across global, cross-functional teams.

· Highly organized and detail-oriented.

· Passion for innovation and continuous learning.