API Integration Engineer — REST, Security, Automation

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking an API Integration Specialist to connect partner APIs with internal systems, ensuring secure, efficient data exchange. You will work across internal teams and external partners to align on integration requirements and drive high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, JSON data handling, and strong scripting skills in Python and Bash, with a focus on security and documentation. The position supports a hybrid work model in a global production environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with API integrations and testing.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Experience with API security (auth, encryption).
• Scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to integrate API specs with systems.
• Serve as technical liaison between teams and partners.
• Design, develop, and test API integrations using Postman, curl, Swagger.
• Analyze and troubleshoot API integration issues.
• Support technical discussions to evaluate integration approaches.
• Identify improvements to the integration process.
• Ensure API integrations follow security best practices.
• Assist in documenting technical details for users.
• Collaborate with partner engineering teams to deliver projects.

Skills

RESTful APIs

JSON

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Linux/Unix

Technical communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Postman

cURL

Datadog

Swagger

Job description

WPP Production is seeking an API Integration Specialist to connect partner APIs with internal systems, ensuring secure, efficient data exchange. You will work across internal teams and external partners to align on integration requirements and drive high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, JSON data handling, and strong scripting skills in Python and Bash, with a focus on security and documentation. The position supports a hybrid work model in a global production environment.