[ Expression of Interest ] API Developer

Experian; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement: home and offi

Inclusive paid leave

People-first and inclusive workplace

Paid Internship

Job summary

Experian is seeking a skilled API Developer to join its Technology delivery team. You will design, build, and evolve Experian's API platform, Ascend DataHub, enabling clients and internal teams to access, consume, and gain insights from data assets through well-constructed APIs.

You will contribute to scalable, secure data delivery, RESTful APIs, and cloud-based deployments while aligning with PDPA/GDPR privacy controls and established coding standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development and system design.
• Experience designing, developing RESTful APIs with OpenAPI.
• Familiarity with API gateway tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Proficient in .NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core for REST APIs.
• Knowledge of data governance, data security and privacy best practices.
• Experience with JWT-based authentication.
• Knowledge of CodeIgniter and MVC architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust RESTful APIs serving as the primary data access layer.
• Deploy and scale API services on AWS and cloud-native tools for high availability.
• Implement API security best practices—authentication, authorization, rate limiting, privacy controls (PDPA/GDPR).
• Develop end-to-end data workflows ensuring timely, secure data delivery.
• Participate in design, integration, testing and deployment of software applications.
• Conduct technical analysis of modules and databases.
• Ensure modules meet architecture and quality standards.
• Participate in client meetings and technical workshops to support delivery.

Skills

RESTful API design

OpenAPI Specification

API gateway tools

Cloud platforms

C# / ASP.NET Core

Data governance & security

JWT-based authentication

Agile / SCRUM / SDLC

Tools

CodeIgniter

Job description

[ Expression of Interest ] API Developer

• Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Role Type: Hybrid
• Department: Technology
• Schedule: Full Time

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose-driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

• Hybrid work arrangement: home and office
• Inclusive paid leave
• People-first and inclusive workplace
• Paid Internship

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Role Summary

We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking engineer to join the our delivery team— Experian's cutting-edge API platform that bridges data intelligence with OpenAI-powered capabilities. Ascend DataHub enables clients and internal teams to seamlessly access, consume, and derive insights from data assets through well-designed APIs.

You will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving the API platform and ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable data delivery to clients.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable RESTful APIs that serve as the primary data access layer for clients.
• Deploying and scaling API services on AWS, leveraging cloud-native tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Implementing API security best practices — authentication, authorisation, rate limiting, and data privacy controls aligned to PDPA/GDPR
• Developing and maintaining end-to-end data workflows that ensure timely, accurate, and secure delivery of data assets to clients and internal consumers
• Participate in the research, design, development, integration, testing and deployment of software application.
• Conducts technical analysis and design of application module & database.
• Ensure developed modules comply with established architecture standards, coding standards and quality requirement.
• Participate in client meetings, requirement gathering sessions, solution reviews and technical workshops to support project delivery and system integration.

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 years of experience in software development, system design and application support.
• Strong hands-on experience in designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs following OpenAPI Specification and web services, including REST, SOAP, JSON, and JWT-based authentication.
• Familiarity with API gateway tools.
• Experience with software development, integration, testing, and deployment practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Experience in .NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core, particularly in developing REST APIs, is preferred.
• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and privacy best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting application, data, integration, and performance issues.
• Experience with CodeIgniter, and MVC architecture
• Good understanding of Agile, SCRUM, SDLC and software design concepts.

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