Software Developer L2 ( 4590 )

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

Location Details:

Torrance, CA

Work Type:

Onsite (4 days/week)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Development Support:
• Develop and support APIs using IBM DataPower
• Build REST APIs and integrations across systems
• Implement API security (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS)
• Support AWS-based integrations and hybrid environments
• Provide production support and troubleshooting
• Work with application, security, and infrastructure teams

WHAT WILL THIS PERSON BE WORKING ON

Effectively manage daily operational tasks and rotate PDCA for continuous improvement

Achievement of customer satisfaction for team services provided

Ability to promote teamwork through a leadership style and consulting that fosters collaboration, build consensus, and accountability

Maintaining systems availability within 99%

All support for projects is completed within +/- 95% of cost and schedule

Support major Honda applications across multiple business units and platforms (Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Warranty, Parts in both On-Prem and Cloud;)

WANTS

Bachelors degree in Information Systems (IS), Computer Science, software engineering, information technology and/or equivalent industry experience.

2-5 years of designing, developing, and implementing API solutions across various industries. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies, and best practices in API management to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Should have knowledge of cloud computing concepts.

Lead cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive technical innovation and achieve business objectives.

Strong technical knowledge of various API related to technologies (Data Power, Rest API, ACE IBM Cloudpak, Kafka etc.) their administration.

Extensive application support experience working with application teams.

High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development.

Excellent understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.

In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred.

Key Technical Skills

• IBM DataPower Gateway
• REST/JSON APIs
• OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS
• AWS services
• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD pipelines