Senior Java Developer (API & Microservices)

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Summary: We are seeking a Developer to define enterprise standards for service catalogues, act as a technical liaison, drive API platform evolution, and automate API specification management. Highlights: 1. Define enterprise standards for API management platform 2. Drive the evolution of the API platform with new features 3. Automate API specification publication, versioning, and lifecycle We're looking for a Developer, for one of our clients Responsibilities: * Define enterprise standards for the service catalogue, registry, gateway, and mesh to ensure consistency, discoverability, observability, and governance across the API management platform. * Act as the primary technical liaison, engaging with upstream and downstream teams to harmonize and coordinate the API service management ecosystem during both PoC/trial and implementation phases. * Drive the evolution of the API platform by implementing new features such as API mocking, testing, custom plugins/add\-ons, and MCP server integrations, aligning with the product roadmap. * Design, build, and automate the publication, versioning, and lifecycle management of all API specifications. Requirements: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent. * Deep, hands\-on experience with Kong API Gateway (OSS or Enterprise), including configuration, policy enforcement, and management. * Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and expertise with API specifications, especially OpenAPI (Swagger). * Solid knowledge of modern API security (OAuth 2\.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, API Keys). * Experience automating build, test, and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. * Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Go, or Bash) for automation. * Excellent communication skills; resilient and goal\-oriented. * Driven by technology and challenges. * Proficient in English, both written and spoken. If you have interest, send your CV to: \ Poderá encontrar o anúncio original publicado em: https://www.itjobs.pt/oferta/506808/senior\-java\-developer\-api\-microservices