IT Applications Engineer API

We are looking for a senior-level IT Applications Engineer ( Functional/Technical Specialist) with strong expertise in middleware and API development to design, build, and lead high-performance integration solutions. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management , working closely with architects, developers, QA teams, and cross-functional IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of middleware/API solutions using Java, J2EE, Spring, Quarkus, REST, SOAP, and MQ
• Act as solution architect for integration projects and guide development best practices
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 Developers and 3 QA Engineers (approx. 40% management responsibility)
• Deploy code across QA, UAT, and Production using DevOps pipelines
• Perform production debugging and monitoring using Dynatrace, Splunk, and logs
• Drive API integration with backend systems and third-party platforms
• Ensure high-quality testing, performance, and security standards
• Work in Agile and DevOps environments to deliver scalable, cloud-ready solutions
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, vendors, and senior leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years in middleware & integration development
• 2+ years in a technical lead role
• Strong experience in:
• Java/J2EE Stack
• Spring or Quarkus
• REST / SOAP / MQ
• Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Automation frameworks
• Performance testing (JMeter or equivalent)
• JVM performance tuning
• Debugging using Splunk/Dynatrace

Preferred Skills

• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) & Web Services
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Cloud platforms: Azure / AWS / GCP
• DevOps, Git, Maven, SQL, Unix/Linux
• Agile SDLC experience
• Leadership within a matrixed enterprise environment
• Technical documentation using Confluence
• Third-party system integrations