API Engineer: DataPower, REST & Cloud (Onsite)

Sharp Decisions; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions in Torrance, CA, is seeking an API-focused developer to design, build, and support RESTful services and integrations across systems. You'll implement security with OAuth2, JWT, and SSL/TLS while collaborating with application, security, and infrastructure teams.

The role requires 2–5 years designing and delivering API solutions, familiarity with IBM DataPower, AWS services, and microservices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in IS/CS/IT or equivalent industry experience.
• 2–5 years designing, developing, and implementing API solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud concepts and API management best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of API technologies (DataPower, REST, ACE, Kafka).
• Extensive support experience with application teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support APIs using IBM DataPower.
• Build REST APIs and system integrations across platforms.
• Implement API security (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS).
• Support AWS-based integrations and hybrid environments.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting with cross-functional teams.
• Manage daily operations and foster collaboration and accountability.

Skills

IBM DataPower Gateway

REST/JSON APIs

OAuth2/JWT/SSL

AWS services

Microservices

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/IT

Tools

IBM DataPower Gateway

Job description

Sharp Decisions in Torrance, CA, is seeking an API-focused developer to design, build, and support RESTful services and integrations across systems. You'll implement security with OAuth2, JWT, and SSL/TLS while collaborating with application, security, and infrastructure teams.

The role requires 2–5 years designing and delivering API solutions, familiarity with IBM DataPower, AWS services, and microservices.