API Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking an API Engineer to join our team, based in Sandton on a 6-month contract. Onsite.

The API Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable APIs that enable seamless integration between internal systems and external services. This role supports enterprise data architecture initiatives, microservices, and real-time data processing.
Key Responsibilities

• API Design & Development
• Develop RESTful and SOAP APIs for data exchange across platforms.
• Implement authentication and authorisation protocols (OAuth, API keys).
• Manage API lifecycle using API Gateway and monitoring tools.

Integration

• Integrate APIs with internal systems and third-party services.
• Ensure secure and efficient API-based data ingestion and delivery.

Collaboration

• Work closely with data engineers, architects, and business s...