Johannesburg: Senior API Gateway Specialist – Layer 7 / CA API Gateway posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Were looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior API Gateway Specialist with deep expertise in Layer 7 / CA API Gateway, integration design, and API security to join our digital transformation and integration team.

Key Responsibilities

       Design and implement secure, scalable APIs using CA API Gateway (Layer 7) and other API management tools.

       Define and develop API integration policies, assertions, and routing rules in support of enterprise and cloud systems.

       Lead API integrations using REST, SOAP, Kafka, and other data exchange formats.

       Work with tools such as Swagger, MOCH, Apickli, Bitbucket, Jira, and Cucumber for API development and automation.

       Create and maintain detailed design documentation including use cases, sequence diagrams, and standards.

       Manage DevOps processes related to API delivery and CI/CD pipelines.

       Administer and support Confluent Kafka and streaming analytics for real-time data integrations.

       Ensure compliance with security policies, data protection regulations, and bank API standards.

       Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver integration roadmaps aligned with strategic business goals.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

       5+ years in software development or integration, with at least 3 years in Digital Integration roles.

       35+ years working with REST APIs, designing and managing API Gateways.

       Hands-on experience with:

o   CA API Gateway (Layer 7) version 9.4 preferred

o   API Management, policy creation, and assertion scripting

o   DevOps tools: Bitbucket, Swagger, Apickli, Cucumber, Jira

o   Kafka (Apache or Confluent), streaming data integration

o   SOAP, XML, XSD, WSDL, Oracle PL/SQL, Shell scripting

       Exposure to cloud and on-premise API deployments

       Proficiency in API security standards, token-based authentication (OAuth, JWT), and gateway hardening

       Experience developing and applying architecture patterns and standards

       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex integration scenarios

Desirable Skills

       Experience with Data Integration tools and streaming analytics

       Working knowledge of modern cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)

       Familiarity with DataOps/DevOps best practices

       Background in banking or financial services

Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and influence long-term API and integration roadmaps