Backend Developer - IBM API Connect (Open Banking)

CodeNinja is a full-stack AI and engineering delivery firm helping Saudi enterprises and government entities modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows. Through embedded engineering teams, AI labs, and global capability centers, CodeNinja builds sovereign AI systems and application infrastructure that clients own permanently aligned with Vision 2030. CodeNinja operates across Saudi Arabia's priority sectors, including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare, and is trusted by 240+ organizations across 15+ industries region-wide.

About the Role

We're hiring a Backend Resource to design, develop, and support Open Banking API infrastructure for Jeel, working on secure, scalable, and well-governed APIs aligned with enterprise standards and digital transformation objectives. One resource is expected to subsequently transition to the Production team for ongoing operational support. This is a hands-on API development role requiring deep IBM API Connect and DataPower expertise, working onsite with prior banking/fintech delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and publish APIs on IBM API Connect (APIC) aligned with enterprise standards and security policies
• Configure API gateways, policies, and DataPower for secure, high-performance API traffic management
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support integration and consumer requirements
• Optimize API performance, reliability, and throughput across backend and integration layers
• Collaborate with business, QA, and technical teams during requirement gathering, testing, and production deployments
• Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools to ensure operational stability
• Troubleshoot and resolve API, integration, and production issues across the backend stack
• Prepare technical documentation, API specifications, and deployment runbooks for the platform

Desired Candidate Profile

4-6 years of hands-on experience in API development and management

Strong hands-on expertise with IBM API Connect (APIC) and IBM DataPower Gateway

Proficiency in Java, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture

Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL databases and SQL

Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, JSON/XML, and REST/SOAP integration

Prior experience delivering solutions within banking or financial services

Nice to Have

• Experience with JMS, Apache Kafka, or other event-streaming platforms
• Cloud/DevOps exposure: AWS (EC2, S3), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD
• IBM Certified Solution Implementer API Connect
• Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Programmer