Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12+ mo(s)
Skills
IBM
APIC
API C
APIC
API CONNECT
DATAPOWER
DATA POWER
AWS
JAVA
API
DB2
Job Details
Job Title: IBM DataPower / API Connect Consultant
Job Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
We are looking for an experienced IBM DataPower / API Connect Consultant to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and governance of enterprise-level API solutions. This role offers an opportunity to work on both existing platforms and new greenfield initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
Role Overview
As a Consultant, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing secure APIs, while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. You will play a critical role in API governance, automation, and integration with enterprise systems. Depending on your experience, you may work as:
- Lead Consultant Proactive, establishes API standards/documentation, mentors team members, drives technical decisions, and supports AWS API Gateway initiatives.
- Senior Consultant Strong hands-on development, deep technical knowledge, research-driven, focuses on execution while collaborating with Lead for guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage APIs using IBM DataPower v10 & IBM API Connect v10
- Implement API governance, lifecycle management, and documentation
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- Collaborate with stakeholders on scope, architecture, and delivery
- Support integration with AWS API Gateway (Lambda Authorizer) for greenfield projects
- Automate deployments and scripting with Node.js & Python
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system security (OAuth 2.0 / JWT)
- Mentor junior developers (Lead role) and ensure best practices in DevSecOps
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in software development & API integration
- Strong expertise in IBM DataPower & IBM API Connect
- Proficiency in REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, OpenAPI 3.0, YAML
- Hands-on with AWS API Gateway, Lambda, Jenkins
- Programming/Scripting: Node.js, Python (Java background is a plus)
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Terraform (Infrastructure-as-Code)
- Swagger Hub (API management UI)
- Kubernetes / Microservices experience
- API Analytics, IAM/SSO, RBAC
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