Dawn InfoTek Inc.

is a professional IT consulting team that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms, and government sectors. We are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge consulting services and providing high-quality IT professionals to support our clients’ technology transformation initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced

Junior Software Engineer

to design, develop, secure, and manage APIs using IBM’s API Connect platform. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise in API lifecycle management, integration with backend services, and enforcing API security policies. This role requires robust problem‑solving skills, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and deep understanding of modern API and microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain APIs using

IBM API Connect (APIC)

and related technologies.

Manage the

full API lifecycle : planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.

Configure and manage

API Gateway policies

(security, throttling, rate limiting, transformations, etc.).

Integrate APIs with backend systems such as

databases, SOAP/REST services, and microservices .

Ensure compliance with

API security standards

(OAuth 2.0, JWT, TLS, SAML, etc.).

Work with DevOps teams to integrate APIs into

CI/CD pipelines .

Monitor API usage,



troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize for scalability.

Document APIs and provide

developer-friendly portals

for external/internal consumers.

Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

3–5 years of hands‑on experience

with

IBM API Connect (APIC)

and DataPower Gateway.

Strong knowledge of

REST, SOAP, JSON, XML , and API design best practices.

Proficiency in

API security protocols

(OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, LDAP, SAML).

Familiarity with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker).

Knowledge of

CI/CD tools

(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.

Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

(or equivalent work experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

microservices architecture

and event‑driven integrations.

Exposure to

Agile methodologies

and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.

Analytical thinking with attention to detail.

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📌 Junior APIC Developer (Toronto)
🏢 Dawn InfoTek
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