Junior API Engineer: IBM API Connect & Microservices

Dawn InfoTek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, secure, and manage APIs using IBM API Connect. The ideal candidate will oversee the full API lifecycle, integrate APIs with backend services, and enforce API security policies.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure scalability, and contribute to API governance. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years 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).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

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).
• 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).
• 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 portals for consumers.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

IBM API Connect

DataPower Gateway

REST APIs

SOAP

JSON

XML

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

JWT

LDAP

SAML

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, secure, and manage APIs using IBM API Connect. The ideal candidate will oversee the full API lifecycle, integrate APIs with backend services, and enforce API security policies.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure scalability, and contribute to API governance. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this role.