API Integration Specialist – Backend Development

About the role

HSBC Global Service Center is looking for an experienced API Integration Specialist to design, develop, and maintain end‑to‑end integration services. You will work on building reliable APIs that connect internal applications and external services, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs according to business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather integration needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Monitor API health, troubleshoot incidents, and implement root‑cause fixes.
• Create and keep technical documentation up to date for all integration services.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams and API consumers.

Required profile

• Strong technical background with hands‑on experience in backend programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a proactive attitude toward learning new technologies.

Required skills

• Cobol, Java, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Go, C#, Ruby
• REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC API design patterns
• JSON, XML data formats
• OAuth, API keys for authentication and authorization
• HTTP methods, status codes, headers, content negotiation
• Agile methodology
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (desirable)