Pretoria: Backend Integration Developer

Requirements Degree in IT or equivalent qualification – NQF 7 preferred. 5 – 8 years integration experience Integration testing (e.g., OWASP ZAP) Resposibilities: Prepare and deliver work that reflects the range of methods and practices in integration, including RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and event-driven architectures. Develop and implement integration processes and interfaces, including third-party and perimeter/boundary integrations, focusing on secure API gateways, OAuth2.0 authentication, and JWT token management, aligned with PMO standards. Analyse and translate functional specifications and change requests into technical specifications and designs, incorporating encryption protocols (e.g., AES-256), digital certificates (e.g., X.509 for TLS/SSL), and cryptographic key management. Ensure accuracy and integrity of integration systems, message flows, and patterns through analysis, coding, documentation, and problem resolution, with emphasis on vulnerability scanning and secure coding practices. Interact with vendors on implementation, configuration, and maintenance of integration-related platforms, troubleshooting issues in hybrid cloud environments. Comply with policies and procedures, and participate in disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives, including failover mechanisms for high-availability integrations and immutable logging where applicable. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining relationships by providing timely and accurate information on integration health and security posture.