API Management Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled API Management Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Your missions:

• You configure and manage API gateways to handle API traffic efficiently and securely.
• You implement security policies such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and rate limiting to protect APIs from unauthorized access and abuse.
• You monitor API gateway performance, scalability, and availability, and optimize configurations as needed.
• You manage the entire lifecycle of APIs from creation to retirement, including versioning, deprecation, and sunsetting.
• You coordinate with development teams to onboard new APIs onto the API management platform and ensure proper governance and compliance.
• You perform regular reviews and audits of APIs to ensure adherence to organizational standards and policies.
• You implement security measures to safeguard APIs and sensitive data, such as encryption, tokenization, and threat protection.
• You stay updated on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities in API ecosystems and apply patches and updates as necessary.
• You monitor API traffic, usage patterns, and performance metrics to identify potential issues and optimize API performance.
• You set up monitoring alerts and dashboards to track key API metrics, such as latency, error rates, and throughput.
• You analyze API usage data to gain insights into user behavior, trends, and business opportunities.

Your Profile:

• You hold a Master's degree and have at least 7 years of relevant experience as API Management Specialist
• You can speak and write fluently in English
• You have very strong understanding of RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs, GraphQL, and other API protocols.
• You have knowledge of API management platforms such as Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, or others, being Azure API Management a big plus compared to the others.
• You are familiar with web services technologies such as XML, JSON, and WSDL.
• You have good understanding of security protocols and standards such as OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS, and API keys.
• You have experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• You have knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• You have knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• You have experience with version control systems such as Git.
• You are proficient in using API testing tools like Postman, Swagger, or SoapUI.
• You have experience working with API management platforms and configuring API gateways.
• You have knowledge of API design best practices and principles.
• You have experience with troubleshooting and debugging API-related issues.
• You are familiar with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Our Offer:

At CTG, we believe in rewarding our employees and providing an appealing work environment. When you join our team you can expect:

• Competitive salary package, with or without a company car.
• Personalized training programs and development plans to nurture your skills.
• 5 additional vacation days
• Regular team-building events, learning lunches, and fun activities.
• Extra-legal benefits (daily allowances, PC plan,...)

Please note that a criminal record check will be required for this position.

Discover the exciting opportunities that await you at CTG, where your IT expertise meets a world of possibilities!

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