Backend Developer - IBM API Connect (Open Banking)
About this role
CodeNinja is a full-stack AI and engineering delivery firm helping Saudi enterprises and government entities modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows. Through embedded engineering teams, AI labs, and global capability centers, CodeNinja builds sovereign AI systems and application infrastructure that clients own permanently — aligned with Vision 2030. CodeNinja operates across Saudi Arabia's priority sectors, including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare, and is trusted by 240+ organizations across 15+ industries region-wide.
About the Role
We're hiring a Backend Resource to design, develop, and support Open Banking API infrastructure for Jeel, working on secure, scalable, and well-governed APIs aligned with enterprise standards and digital transformation objectives. One resource is expected to subsequently transition to the Production team for ongoing operational support. This is a hands-on API development role requiring deep IBM API Connect and DataPower expertise, working onsite with prior banking/fintech delivery experience.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and publish APIs on IBM API Connect (APIC) aligned with enterprise standards and security policies
Configure API gateways, policies, and DataPower for secure, high-performance API traffic management
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support integration and consumer requirements
Optimize API performance, reliability, and throughput across backend and integration layers
Collaborate with business, QA, and technical teams during requirement gathering, testing, and production deployments
Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools to ensure operational stability
Troubleshoot and resolve API, integration, and production issues across the backend stack
Prepare technical documentation, API specifications, and deployment runbooks for the platform
Requirements
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in API development and management
- Strong hands-on expertise with IBM API Connect (APIC) and IBM DataPower Gateway
- Proficiency in Java, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
- Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL databases and SQL
- Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, JSON/XML, and REST/SOAP integration
- Prior experience delivering solutions within banking or financial services
Nice to Have
- Experience with JMS, Apache Kafka, or other event-streaming platforms
- Cloud/DevOps exposure: AWS (EC2, S3), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD
- IBM Certified Solution Implementer – API Connect
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Programmer
Why Join Us
Work on Open Banking infrastructure for a fintech client at the forefront of digital transformation
Be part of CodeNinja's forward-deployed engineering model, recognized among Clutch's 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026
Direct exposure to Open Banking architecture and enterprise-scale API platforms
Competitive contract terms with extension potential
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required. CodeNinja reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time.