Design, develop, and document RESTful and SOAP-based APIs using IBM API Connect and IBM DataPower. Implement industry-standard security protocols, including OAuth2, mTLS, and JWT. Create and customize API policies (XSLT, GatewayScript) within DataPower to handle complex transformations and routing logic. Manage API deployments across multiple environments and integrate API Connect into automated CI/CD pipelines. Perform deep-dive root cause analysis on integration failures using DataPower probes and API Connect analytics. Collaborate with backend developers, security architects, and product owners to define API contracts and governance standards. Support and manage containerized API Connect deployments using OpenShift and Kubernetes. Apply API governance best practices and versioning strategies to ensure scalable and maintainable integrations. Monitor API performance, reliability, and security across enterprise environments. Ensure compliance with organizational integration standards and security requirements. IBM Professional Certifications in IBM API Connect or IBM DataPower are a plus.