Senior Software Engineer - IBM DataPower and IBM API Connect

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate secure APIs using Node.js or Python. This role involves utilizing IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower to manage and secure APIs, collaborating with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines and participating in cloud modernization efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in software engineering, specifically in API development. The position is located in Reston, Virginia and will last for 12 months with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing APIs using Node.js or Python.
• Strong experience with OpenAPI Specifications.
• Proficient in CI/CD tools, especially Jenkins.
• Practical experience with IBM DataPower and IBM API Connect.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate secure APIs using Node.js or Python.
• Utilize IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower for API management.
• Develop APIs based on OpenAPI Specifications.
• Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Participate in cloud modernization strategy and service migration.

Skills

Node.js

Python

OpenAPI Specifications

CI/CD tools

Jenkins

IBM DataPower

IBM API Connect

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS API Gateway

Terraform

SwaggerHub

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - IBM DataPower and IBM API Connect

Location:

Reston,VA

Duration:

12Months + Extension

Hourly Rate:

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

• Design, develop, and integrate secure, scalable, and reusable APIs using Node.js or Python
• Utilize IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower to manage and secure APIs in the IBM Cloud environment
• Develop APIs based on OpenAPI Specifications (OAS/Swagger)
• Collaborate with DevOps to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Participate in CareFirst’s cloud modernization strategy, including the migration of services to AWS Cloud
• Support integration and authorization mechanisms using tools like Lambda Authorizer
• Write efficient scripts for automation tasks using Bash/Shell scripting (optional)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing and integrating APIs using Node.js or Python
• Strong experience with OpenAPI Specifications (Swagger)
• Proficient with CI/CD tools, especially Jenkins
• Practical experience with IBM DataPower and IBM API Connect

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Experience with AWS API Gateway and Lambda Authorizer
• Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
• Experience with SwaggerHub for API collaboration

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract