Data Engineer/API Developer

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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 stakeholders.
Support microservices integration and asynchronous communication.
Performance & Governance
Optimise API performance and scalability.
Implement compliance and security standards (e.g., POPIA).<...