API Engineer

Recruiter:

Datonomy Solutions

Job Ref:

787

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an API Engineer to join our team, based in Sandton on a 6-month contract. Onsite.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an API Engineer to join our team, based in Sandton on a 6-month contract. Onsite.

The API Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable APIs that enable seamless integration between internal systems and external services. This role supports enterprise data architecture initiatives, microservices, and real-time data processing.

Key Responsibilities

API Design & Development
Develop RESTful and SOAP APIs for data exchange across platforms.
Implement authentication and authorisation protocols (OAuth, API keys).
Manage API lifecycle using API Gateway and monitoring tools.

Integration

Integrate APIs with internal systems and third-party services.
Ensure secure and efficient API-based data ingestion and delivery.

Collaboration

Work closely with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.
Support microservices integration and asynchronous communication.

Performance & Governance

Optimise API performance and scalability.
Implement compliance and security standards (e.g., POPIA).
DevOps & CI/CD
Apply version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for API deployments.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong proficiency in API development (RESTful services).
Experience with API Gateway and management platforms.
Hands-on experience with Python, C#, SQL; familiarity with R and Java is advantageous.
Knowledge of Azure services (Data Factory, Databricks) and API monitoring.
Understanding of ETL processes, data modelling, and data warehousing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3–5+ years of experience in API development or data engineering roles.
Certifications in Azure or API Management tools.

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