API Gateway Engineer

HCL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage API Gateway solutions using IBM API Connect v10 and IBM DataPower. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of hands-on experience in API management, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in CI/CD practices. This role includes collaboration on automation tasks and troubleshooting in both on-premises and AWS environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with API Gateways, specifically IBM API Connect v10.
• Strong experience with IBM DataPower administration.
• Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes and CLI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage API Gateway solutions.
• Automate API publishing with CI/CD tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot API Gateway performance.

Skills

API Gateway management

CI/CD automation

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IBM API Connect v10

IBM DataPower

AWS EKS

Kubernetes

GitHub

Linux OS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage API Gateway solutions using IBM API Connect v10 and IBM DataPower.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate API publishing tasks using CI/CD tools such as GitHub.
• Conduct installation, patching, and upgrades of IBM API Connect v10, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Support API Gateway migration projects, applying best practices and industry standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot API Gateway performance and reliability across on-premises and cloud environments, particularly AWS EKS.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for API Gateway configurations, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in weekend support for patching, upgrades, and API releases, with the option to take time off in-lieu.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with API Gateways, specifically IBM API Connect v10.
• Strong experience with IBM DataPower administration, including installation and patch management.
• Proven track record in CI/CD practices and tools, with a focus on automation in API publishing.
• Experience working with AWS (particularly AWS EKS) and hybrid deployment models.
• Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and Kubectl CLI tools.
• Proficient in Linux OS, with strong troubleshooting abilities in Linux environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.