API Analyst - Integrations & Security Focus

DSI Systems; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

DSI Systems is seeking an API Analyst to design, implement, test, document, and maintain APIs enabling seamless integration across internal and external systems. You will bridge business stakeholders, developers, product teams, and partners to ensure API solutions meet security and technical specs.

The ideal candidate understands RESTful APIs and JSON, with a knack for solving complex integration challenges and improving developer experience. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience with APIs, software integrations, or technical business analysis.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to define API integration solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, QA, and stakeholders to gather API requirements.
• Document API specifications, workflows, requests/responses, and technical requirements.
• Assist with API design reviews to ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Test APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
• Support third-party integrations with technical guidance and troubleshooting.

Skills

RESTful APIs

JSON

GraphQL

Communication skills

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE

Tools

Postman

Swagger/OpenAPI

Azure

AWS

GCP

API gateways

Job description

DSI Systems is seeking an API Analyst to design, implement, test, document, and maintain APIs enabling seamless integration across internal and external systems. You will bridge business stakeholders, developers, product teams, and partners to ensure API solutions meet security and technical specs.

The ideal candidate understands RESTful APIs and JSON, with a knack for solving complex integration challenges and improving developer experience. Excellent communication is essential.