API Management Consultant

Job summary

The role involves becoming a key hands-on owner of the API platform within the Integration team, focusing on operations rather than development. Responsibilities include supporting developers with API publishing, troubleshooting issues, ensuring platform health, and managing API promotion tools.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of API Management concepts including lifecycle, governance, monitoring, and SLAs.
• Experience with at least one API Management platform such as WSO2, Azure API Management, or similar.
• Knowledge of API security protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Proficiency in Linux environments for troubleshooting and log analysis.
• Basic coding skills in any language; familiarity with Java is a plus.
• Bonus: Experience with Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist developers in publishing APIs and resolving issues.
• Conduct log analysis and troubleshoot platform performance under load.
• Maintain platform health, focusing on performance and security.
• Upgrade the API platform ensuring high availability and no downtime.
• Educate teams on best practices occasionally.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work across various tasks.
• Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting in Linux environments.

Education

• Relevant experience in SRE, integration consulting, platform engineering, or DevOps roles.

Tools

• Familiarity with API Management tools and Linux-based systems.