Company Description
About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria is a major technology player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, providing consulting, digital services and solutions to support clients’ digital transformation.
Job Description
Design, configure, and deploy API proxies, policies, and virtual APIs using Axway Amplify API Gateway and API Manager. Develop and manage API lifecycle processes, including design, publishing, versioning, deprecation, and retirement.
Implement security policies including OAuth2, JWT, API key management, rate limiting, and threat protection. Configure and troubleshoot API Gateway filters, circuits, and policy chains.
Collaborate with architects and developers to integrate APIs with backend systems using REST, SOAP, JMS, and MQ. Support API onboarding for internal and external consumers, including partner integrations.
Monitor API performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve production incidents through L2/L3 support. Participate in code reviews, environment promotions from DEV through PROD, and release management.
Prepare technical documentation, API specifications using OpenAPI/Swagger, and runbooks. Work within Agile/Scrum delivery models and coordinate with onshore, offshore, and client stakeholders.
Required Skills and Experience
- 3–5 years of total IT experience, with 3+ years dedicated to Axway API Management.
- Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and mTLS.
- Hands-on experience with REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, XSLT, JMS, and MQ.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Jenkins, Git, and Maven or Gradle.
- Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
- Understanding of API governance, versioning strategies, and API monetization concepts.
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus.
- Exposure to IBM DataPower, MuleSoft, or other API Gateway platforms is desirable.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work directly with client teams.
Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication for client-facing consulting engagements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.
- Team collaboration and mentoring capability for junior consultants.
Qualifications
BE/BTech. Total experience expected: 04–06 years.
Additional Information
Sopra Steria is committed to fighting all forms of discrimination and fostering an inclusive, respectful work environment. All positions are open to people with disabilities.