API Gateway Developer - Tesco Mobile

The Tesco Mobile Engineering team is a diverse group of highly motivated professionals dedicated to developing custom software and managing IT solutions. Our team is passionate about creating flawless and efficient systems that support critical infrastructure management. We thrive on collaboration and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member's contributions are valued.

We are looking for an API Gateway Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in building new APIs on the Apigee Edge platform. Your main responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining API solutions that facilitate seamless integration and communication between systems, applications, and services. You will work closely with diverse teams to deliver scalable and customer-focused API solutions.

• Design, develop, and implement secure RESTful APIs using Apigee Edge, ensuring adherence to industry standards for secure and efficient communication.
• Collaborate with solution architects and development teams to build scalable and secure API solutions.
• Develop code that is reusable, testable, and efficient, following standard processes.
• Configure and customise Apigee Edge policies, proxies, and components to meet specific project requirements.
• Implement security measures and authentication mechanisms to protect APIs and ensure data integrity.

Integration and Connectivity

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to integrate APIs seamlessly into various applications and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to ensure smooth communication between different systems.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track API performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimise system efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and implement optimisations to improve the overall API ecosystem.

Documentation

• Build comprehensive documentation for APIs, including specifications, usage guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation to facilitate collaboration among development teams and collaborators.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, QA, and business collaborators.
• Communicate effectively to understand business requirements and collaborate with collaborators throughout SDLC.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience in crafting and developing APIs using Apigee Edge or equivalent API gateway platforms.
• Strong knowledge of API design principles, RESTful architectures, and web services.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Experience with API security, authentication, and authorisation mechanisms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven expertise in crafting DynamoDB tables for scalability and efficiency.
• Experienced in crafting, implementing, and optimising SOAP services handling complex data structures and integrating SOAP with other technologies.
• Demonstrates expertise in optimising HTTP performance, implementing caching strategies, and understanding advanced HTTP features.
• Able to work on Apigee Edge and systems integrations using APIs, serverless computing services (Azure Functions/AWS Lambda), and an architecture that emphasises message-based communication.
• Knowledge of source code systems and branching strategies, particularly GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Certification in one of the cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Significant experience in using GitHub Actions for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
• Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) techniques, approaches, and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Skills

• 3 years experience of working with Apigee Edge and relevant certification.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

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We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles)
• Private medical insurance
• Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
• Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
• A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online
• Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here
• Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want

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A 50-50 joint venture between Tesco and VMO2 that was established back in 2003, Tesco Mobile has gone from strength to strength as we’ve launched into new services and markets. With more than 5 million customers, we’re the largest mobile virtual network operator in the UK. We’re proud to have an inclusive culture that’s uniquely Tesco Mobile, with a strong sense of community, plus all the benefits of working for one of the shareholders.

We care for human connection and we keep our customers at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’ve embraced the Agile way of working. Agile is more than just a methodology – it’s a liberating journey that puts customers and purpose first. It empowers us to self-organise, collaborate, co-create and rapidly inspect and adapt everything we do – allowing us to respond at pace to our customers’ needs. It encourages variety of thought and enables us to thrive, both individually and collectively.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you.  We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working.  Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate.  If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.