WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A API SOFTWARE ENGINEER:
Development of API’s consumed by various channels.
Development of micro services using java, spring boot and spring boot security.
Use CI/CD to automate deployments.
Deliver projects on time as agreed upon by the various stakeholders.
Document and coordinate efforts to secure application resiliency prior to business continuity event.
Participate in design, development, testing and implementation of new products, services and functionalities
Making use of agile and scrum frameworks in project delivery while making use of tools like Jira, Confluence etc.
Provide support during service deployments and when on-call.
Participate in audit activities, review and provide data to auditors.
Development of automated tests for functional, performance, and security testing using test-driven development methodology.
Support capacity planning initiatives and provide application information to capacity planning teams.
Customize alerting tools based on application specific thresholds.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering.
At least 2-year work experience in software development.
At least 1-year work experience in API management e.g., Apigee, MuleSoft etc.
Strong understanding of both JSON, SOAP and development on swagger UI using open API’s
Experience in securing APIs using Oauth, SAML etc.
Strong knowledge in API modelling languages and annotations e.g., in Swagger
Experience in java, spring boot, bash
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases i.e., Oracle, MySQL, Mongo DB, Cassandra
Hands-on experience in designing and developing API’s using REST and SOAP
Experience developing solutions using agile, DevOPs, testing and CI/CD automation tools e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube, Git lab
Strong understanding of end-to-end API and micro services architecture
Experience in automation tools e.g., rundeck

Method of Application
READY TO JOIN AN EXCITING TEAM AND MAKE A CHANGE? APPLY NOW.
Kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@farsightafrica.com before 14th June 2023. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate has been selected.