API Integration Specialist (IBM API Connect | IBM DataPower | IBM ACE)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced API Integration Specialist to join a leading banking client in Muscat, Oman. The role focuses on designing, developing, securing and supporting enterprise‑grade API solutions using IBM technologies within the financial services sector.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, publish and maintain APIs with IBM API Connect.
• Build integration flows using IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Configure, manage and support IBM DataPower Gateway.
• Develop RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services and integrate them with core banking applications.
• Onboard APIs for institutional customers and fintech partners.
• Perform API testing, performance tuning and provide production support.
• Investigate incidents, conduct root‑cause analysis and resolve issues.
• Ensure API security, compliance and governance in line with banking standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application and business teams.

Required profile

• 10+ years of overall IT experience.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with IBM API Connect.
• 5+ years of experience with IBM DataPower.
• 5+ years of experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).
• Mandatory experience in Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to relocate to Muscat and availability to join within 15 days.

Required skills

• IBM API Connect
• IBM DataPower
• IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
• REST APIs
• SOAP Web Services
• OpenAPI
• Open Banking / PSD2
• IBM MQ
• Java / J2EE
• Unix/Linux
• RDBMS