Job Title: Software Developer - API - Senior

Location: Toronto

Work Model: Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Extension: 1 Time

Must Haves

- 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client web applications
- 10+ year of hands-on working experience of Java development with Oracle or SQL database
- 5+ years of hands-on experience of RestAPI, RESTful WebServices
- Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates)
- Solid Understanding of Agile methodologies

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Responsibilities

- Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
- developing detailed programming specifications
- writing and/or generating code
- compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
- Designs and develops REST API platform (e.g., with using Apigee/APIM)
- Converts web services from SOAP to REST or vice-versa

General Skills

- Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

API Skills

- Experience in API layer like security, custom analytics, throttling, caching, logging, monetization, request and response modifications etc. using Apigee
- Experience in creating REST API documentation using Swagger and YAML or similar tools desirable




- Experience with Integration frameworks (e.g., Mule, Camel) desirable

Desirable Skills

- Experience with middleware and gateways
- Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
- Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
- Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
- Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Deliverables

- Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

1. Core Skills and Experience (40%)

- Proven experience delivering solutions using platforms such as IBM API Connect, IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), MuleSoft, or Azure API Management (APIM)
- Demonstrated ability to integrate with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Siebel, and Curam
- Experience with integration between APIs and enterprise systems (e.g., databases, CRMs, ERPs)
- Demonstrated experience with API lifecycle management, including versioning, testing, deployment, and monitoring
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps, and CI/CD practices for API deployment

2.



Technical Skills and Experience (35%)

- Experience implementing API gateway policies (rate limiting, throttling, transformation, logging)
- Robust knowledge of integration patterns, such as synchronous/asynchronous messaging, pub/sub, and message queues
- Deep understanding of OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications and API documentation standards
- Hands-on experience with middleware, ESB, and enterprise integration patterns
- Proven ability to integrate APIs with SharePoint document libraries and workflows, CRM systems, and case management platforms
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is an asset
- Proficient with monitoring and troubleshooting tools for APIs and integrations
- Ability to troubleshoot integration errors and performance issues across platforms

3. Communication and Documentation Skills (20%)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to document APIs, integration workflows, and technical specifications clearly and thoroughly
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, developers, and product owners
- Skilled in facilitating technical discussions and providing knowledge transfer to internal staff
- Strong ability to present ideas, lead technical walkthroughs, and produce clear status updates

4. Public sector Experience (5%)

- Experience with OPS IT project and architectural governance
- Knowledge of OPS Digital , accessibility, and cybersecurity standards

📌 Software Developer - API - Senior (Toronto)
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