Senior Developer – WSO2 API Management

Job Title: Senior Developer – WSO2 API Management

Experience: 8+ Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Developer with 6–8 years of experience in designing, developing, and managing enterprise-grade API solutions using WSO2 API Management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, API-first environment and is passionate about building secure, scalable, and modern integration ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using WSO2 API Manager (v4+ or later).
• Lead API lifecycle activities: design, prototype, publish, monitor, and retire APIs.
• Configure and manage WSO2 API Gateway, Publisher, and Developer Portal.
• Implement API security policies including OAuth2, JWT, throttling, and CORS.
• Automate API deployment using CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab
• Monitor API performance using tools like AppDynamics & Splunk.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across distributed environments.
• Work on API-first integration designs , building secure, scalable APIs using REST/SOAP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Guide junior developers and lead technical knowledge transfer sessions.
• Optimize existing integrations for performance, maintainability, and error handling.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and lead initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Interface with tools like ElasticSearch, Splunk for monitoring and logging integration behavior.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in integration and API Management.
• Strong hands-on experience (4+ years) with WSO2 API Manager and relate components.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools like Stoplight.
• Solid understanding of API security, traffic management, and analytics.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, BitBucket, JFrog.

Preferred Qualifications

• WSO2 certification (Developer or Integration Specialist) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with event-driven architectures and microservices.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence).

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members.
• Comfortable collaborating across global, cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.