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About Apexon:
Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.
Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering, and UX, along with deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences, helping businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers.
Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon has a global presence across four continents.
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We are hiring for an IBM API Connect Lead opportunity.
Role: IBM API Connect Lead
Location: Lansing, MI
Position: 1
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite from Day One
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced IBM API Connect Lead with over 10 years of enterprise integration and API development experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on expertise with IBM API Connect (APIC). The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise API solutions while driving API strategy, mentoring development teams, and ensuring secure, scalable, and cloud-native integrations. Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments is essential, while AWS and Red Hat OpenShift experience are highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise API and integration solutions
• Design secure, scalable, and reusable REST and SOAP APIs aligned with enterprise standards
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture, solution designs, and implementation plans
• Guide technical teams throughout the API development lifecycle from design to deployment
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across integration initiatives
• Implement API security using industry best practices and enterprise standards
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to deliver integration solutions
• Support production environments by troubleshooting issues and optimizing API performance
• Ensure API governance, documentation, versioning, and lifecycle management
• Promote best practices for cloud-native development and enterprise integration
Required Skills:
• 10+ years of enterprise integration and API development experience
• 5+ years of hands-on IBM API Connect (APIC) experience
• Strong experience developing RESTful and SOAP web services
• Expertise in API security including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and TLS
• Strong knowledge of JSON, XML, and XSLT
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized application environments
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
• Experience with IBM MQ messaging solutions
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience with AWS, including Amazon EKS
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience implementing enterprise integration patterns
• Experience designing and developing microservices architectures
• Experience working in large enterprise environments
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® in multiple global regions? Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment to Environment:
Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.
Our Perks and Benefits:
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning experience, and provide care and support for you and your loved ones.
We also offer:
• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Continuous Skill Based Development and Career Advancement Opportunities