IBM API Gateway Automation & Confluent Kafka Engineer, Remote

Role: IBM API Gateway Automation & Confluent Kafka Engineer Contract Duration: 6 12 months (extension based on project needs) Location: Remote Role Summary We are seeking a Contract Integration Engineer with strong expertise in IBM API Gateway automation (IBM API Connect, DataPower) and enterprise-grade streaming with Confluent Kafka. This role will focus on automating API deployments, streamlining event-driven integrations, and enabling secure, scalable messaging pipelines. Key Responsibilities IBM API Gateway Automation: • Automate API deployment and lifecycle using IBM API Connect CLI, scripts, or DevOps pipelines. • Manage and configure DataPower gateways using automated templates (e.g., YAML, Ansible). • Implement and enforce API security, quotas, and monitoring with automation-first mindset. Confluent Kafka Streaming: • Design and build real-time data pipelines using Confluent Kafka. • Use Confluent tools (Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, ksqlDB) to enable automated data flows. • Create CI/CD-enabled Kafka applications and manage connectors for databases, cloud, and APIs. Operational Duties: • Deploy Kafka and API Gateway services in containerized/Kubernetes environments. • Enable automated observability and alerting using Confluent Control Center, Prometheus, etc. • Deliver scripts, runbooks, and reusable frameworks for integration and streaming automation. Required Skills • 5+ years in integration or platform engineering roles. • 2+ years automating IBM API Connect and/or DataPower Gateway deployments. • Strong experience with Confluent Kafka, including connectors, schemas, and streaming tools. • Programming/scripting in Python, Java, or Node.js for integration workflows. • Experience with Ansible, Helm, or Terraform for infrastructure as code. • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and secure cloud API gateways. Preferred (Nice to Have) • Confluent Cloud and hybrid Kafka platform experience. • Event Streams knowledge. • Prior experience in finance, banking, or regulated environments. Deliverables May Include • Automated IBM API Gateway deployment templates and policies • Kafka data pipelines, connectors, and ksqlDB streams • CI/CD integration for APIs and messaging infrastructure • Monitoring dashboards and operational runbooks If interested please share resumes to sai at tekassembly dot com Apply tot his job Apply To this Job