Senior Integration Specialist

Mekdam Technical Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Doha is seeking a professional with extensive experience in API Management and Integration Architecture. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, strong skills in Google Apigee, and a solid understanding of integration patterns. This role involves designing scalable API solutions, collaborating with various teams, and leading technical initiatives. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and certifications are considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Integration, API Management, and Integration Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of integration design principles and API governance.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement API and integration solutions using Apigee.
• Define integration architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Drive migration and modernization initiatives.

Skills

Google Apigee API Management

Integration Architecture

API Lifecycle Management

REST

SOAP

Microservices

SOA

CI/CD Automation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Experience

12+ years of total experience in Integration, API Management, and Integration Architecture.

Primary Skills

Strong expertise in Google Apigee API Management Platform, including:

• API proxy design and implementation
• Policies, security (OAuth, JWT, API key validation)
• Traffic management, rate limiting, and analytics
• Apigee hybrid or on-prem deployment models

Deep understanding of Integration Patterns and Enterprise Integration Architecture.

Strong knowledge of SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) and Microservices-based architecture design principles.

Experience with API lifecycle management, governance, and versioning strategies.

Solid understanding of REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and OpenAPI / Swagger specifications.

Secondary Skills (Preferred)

Experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) components such as:

• API Connect, App Connect Enterprise, MQ, Event Streams, or Integration Designer.
• Exposure to CI / CD automation using Jenkins, Git, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container-based deployments.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement API and integration solutions using Apigee and related technologies.

Define integration architecture, standards, and best practices for service design and API governance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable API-driven solutions.

Ensure high availability, performance, and security of integration platforms.

Drive migration, modernization, or hybrid integration initiatives (on-prem and cloud).

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the integration team.

Support architecture reviews, performance tuning, and production troubleshooting.

Key Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Proven track record of architecting enterprise-grade API and integration solutions.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Apigee Certified API Engineer, IBM Integration Architect, TOGAF Certified) are a plus.