API Engineer for Addis Ababa

API Engineer for Addis Ababa

DB/ Vacancy- 0206/24

Job Summary 

API Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in which data queries are made via internet and cloud platforms. In addition, the role holder is also responsible for bridging the gap between internal and external systems, ensuring smooth data exchange by collaborating with internal teams. 

Academic & Professional Qualification

•  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information System, Software Engineering or any other equivalent field                  
•  Professional ICT qualifications like JAVA, Web Logic, IBM, ESQL, NoSQL, UNIX, MCSE is an added advantage

Experience

•  Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience 

Behavioral Competency

•  Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
•  Creativity and innovation skills.
•  Action oriented.
•  Quality focus and attention to detail.
•  Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.
•  Good oral and written communication skills.
•  Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
•  Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
•  Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
•  Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Competency 

•  Proficiency in programming languages used in API development (Java, Python, Node.js). 

•  Experience with API design principles, API and best practices.

•  Proven experience with cloud based platforms (AWS, Azure).

•  Experience in RESTful and SOAP APIs.

•  Strong understanding of API security best practices.

•  Familiarity with API management tools like Postman, Swagger, or Apigee.

•  Strong understanding of software development principles including Agile development methodologies. 

•  Knowledge of database technologies like SQL and NoSQL.

•  Experience with version control systems like Git.

•  Understanding of microservices architecture.

•  Experience with automated testing frameworks.

•  Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

•  Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.

•  Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.

•   Familiarity working on the Linux command line

•  Experience working in large, complex code bases and engineering software for scalability, high availability, and performance

•  Experience building applications using Amazon Web Services and EC2

•  Familiarity with WSDL and XML

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

•  Project management skills.