Principal Developer, API Platform

• Design, develop, and implement new features and capabilities for the API Platform to improve functionality, performance, and reliability
• Act as the subject matter expert for the API Platform, providing guidance on complex API challenges and contributing to technical design and build decisions
• Partner with internal development teams to onboard and migrate APIs to Apigee, offering technical mentorship and hands-on support
• Support the operational health, security, scalability, and performance of the API Platform, including monitoring, incident management, and infrastructure optimisation across cloud environments
• Drive improvements in DevOps, automation, API governance, and developer experience through CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing, platform standards, documentation, and enhancements to the Developer Portal

Requirements

• Full-stack Developer experience with frontend and backend
• Proficiency in API Platform, including API proxies, shared flows, policies, and security measures. Experience with Azure APIM would be beneficial
• Solid working knowledge of Azure cloud
• Proficient knowledge of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in API Platform design and development, with a strong focus on improving functionality, performance, and reliability. Proficient in DevOps methodologies and cloud infrastructure management, ensuring operational health and scalability.