Integration Developer

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or similar.
• Experience with integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel) and API management tools.
• Strong understanding of web services (REST, SOAP), XML, JSON, and other data exchange formats.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, JWT).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Relevant certifications in integration technologies or software development are a plus.

Minimum:
Educational Qualifications and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in system integration, software development, or a similar role.

• System Integration Design and Development:

  • Designing Integration Solutions: Develop integration solutions that ensure different applications and systems can exchange data effectively.
  • Building Interfaces: Create interfaces between different systems using middleware technologies or APIs.
  • Developing APIs: Design and build RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and other integration components.
  • Working with Integration Tools: Leverage integration platforms such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Apache Camel, Tibco, or Oracle SOA Suite to implement integration solutions.

• Data Transformation and Mapping:

  • Data Transformation: Write code to transform data from one format into another.
  • Data Mapping: Define and implement data mapping rules.

• Middleware Configuration:

  • Middleware Management: Configure and manage middleware solutions.
  • Monitoring Middleware and APIs: Ensure the stability and performance of middleware components.

• API Integration:

  • Designing API Endpoints: Create and document RESTful APIs and SOAP services.
  • API Security: Implement proper security protocols.
  • API Versioning: Manage API versions and ensure backward compatibility.

• Error Handling and Troubleshooting:

  • Error Detection: Implement error handling and logging mechanisms.
  • Debugging and Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot integration failures and performance issues.

• Testing and Quality Assurance:

  • Unit and Integration Testing: Write and execute tests to validate integration logic.
  • Testing Environments: Set up and maintain development and test environments.

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

  • Working with Business Analysts: Collaborate with business analysts to understand integration requirements.
  • Collaboration with Backend/Frontend Developers: Work with other development teams.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with stakeholders from other teams.

• Performance Optimization:

  • Optimizing Data Flow: Continuously monitor and optimize integration solutions.
  • Load Balancing: Implement load balancing strategies.

• Documentation and Maintenance:

  • Documentation: Document the architecture, design, and implementation of integration solutions.
  • Version Control: Use version control systems to manage integration code.
  • Maintenance and Updates: Regularly maintain and update integrations.

• Programming Languages:

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, or SQL.
  • Experience in writing scripts or building applications that can manage data flows and API interactions.

• Integration Tools and Middleware:

  • Familiarity with middleware and integration tools.
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Service Buses (ESB) and Message Queues.

• API Development and Management:

  • Strong knowledge of creating and consuming RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services.
  • Experience with API Gateways.
  • Proficiency in Swagger/OpenAPI for API documentation.

• Data Formats and Protocols:

  • Understanding of various data formats.
  • Familiarity with data exchange protocols.

• Cloud Integration:

  • Experience integrating cloud-based systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native integration tools.

• Database and SQL:

  • Proficiency in SQL.
  • Experience with database management.

• Security and Compliance:

  • Knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
  • Familiarity with encryption protocols.

• DevOps and Automation:

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Testing and Debugging:

  • Knowledge of tools for automated testing.
  • Ability to debug complex integration issues.