API Integration Engineer
@ IPSL

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Role :API Integration Engineer

Reports to: Manager Site Reliability

Department :Site Reliability

Job Purpose

The Software Engineer I role is an entry level software engineering position. The role holder will be

responsible for the test of new products and onboarding customers to the IPSL APIs. They will also be

responsible for reducing onboarding time and friction by automating onboarding tasks using the API

Gateway and related technologies

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

● Testing of new products in liaison with the software and SRE teams in UAT.

● Integration of IPSL customers to the new APIs for customers.

● Troubleshooting common onboarding issues on the APIs and/or new products.

● Drive improvements on the onboarding process and associated documentation

● Collaborate in the development, implementation and improvement of the API Gateway.

● Work collaboratively with other software engineers in the design, build and test of software

products.

● Automating tasks in the integration pipeline.

Essential Knowledge:

● Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related

field.

● Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, Go).

● 1 year of experience in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, particularly for API based

systems is advantageous.

● Good understanding of APIs technologies such as REST/JSON, REST/XML and SOAP.

● Knowledge of Linux and basic understanding of containers and container orchestration

technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.

● Knowledge and understanding of API documentation.

● Familiarity with API management tools and platforms (e.g. Postman, SoapUI, Swagger, curl).

● Knowledge of common enterprise integration patterns.

● Knowledge of common API gateways such as WS)2, Kong, Apigee would be advantageous but not

mandatory

● Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum

● Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS

● Familiarity in delivering products using an agile methodology such as scrum

● Knowledge of product planning tools such as Jira, Clickup or equivalent

Personal Attributes:

● Ability to learn new technologies quickly

● Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a brief cover letter to hr@ipsl.co.ke by June 11th

2025.