Akana API Developer

Capgemini; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business and technology transformation partner is seeking an experienced Akana API Management Specialist to design, implement, and maintain API solutions. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Core Java and API lifecycle management, along with experience in Spring Framework and relational databases. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on innovative technology projects in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Core Java development.
• Experience in designing and implementing API solutions.
• Strong expertise in API security and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain API solutions using the Akana platform.
• Collaborate with teams to define and deliver new features.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Core Java programming

API lifecycle management

Integration with enterprise systems

Spring Framework

Hibernate

Relational databases

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Test-driven development

Tools

Akana API Management

GitLab CI

Job description

GET THE FUTURE YOU WANT!

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Akana API Management Specialist to design, implement, and maintain API solutions using the Akana platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API lifecycle management, security, and integration with enterprise systems.

YOUR PROFILE

• Strong proficiency in Core Java programming with at least 5+ years of hands-on development experience


• We are seeking an experienced Akana API Management Specialist to design, implement, and maintain API solutions using the Akana platform.


• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API lifecycle management, security, and integration with enterprise systems.


• Create and manage APIs using Akana API Management platform.


• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security)


• Solid understanding of ORM frameworks, particularly Hibernate


• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)


• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools, specifically GitLab CI


• Demonstrated experience in production support environments, including L3 support and troubleshooting production issues


• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems in live environments


• Experience with version control systems (Git)


• Experience with AI-powered coding tools such as GitLab Duo, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding assistants


• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design


• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Understanding of agile development methodologies


• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks


• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring and Hibernate


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features


• Optimize application performance and scalability


• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of L3 support rotation


• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation


• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab


• Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through best practices

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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