API Developer

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Are you an experienced API Developer? Join the Frontline of Innovation, supporting government departments and agencies.


Welcome to the forefront of technological innovation! Are you a seasoned API Developer seeking an opportunity to shape the future of government services? Look no further! We are on the hunt for a tech-savvy trailblazer like yourself, ready to utilise your WebMethods and API skills in a dynamic environment.

As a key player in our vibrant team, you'll be at the epicenter of developing cutting-edge solutions that not only propel businesses forward, but also empower individuals with seamless access to services.
Join us in creating a tangible impact! Your journey with us promises not only the chance to work on the bleeding edge of technology but also the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to transform challenges into triumphs and contribute to a future where technology meets societal needs, then we're eager to welcome you to our team of innovators and change-makers.

What you will be doing:

  • Designing, developing, and implementing robust APIs to fortify our clients' systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective API solutions.
  • Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of API integrations.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate best practices to continually improve our security solutions.

What you will bring:

  • Proven experience as an API Developer, with a focus on API security development.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and related technologies.
  • Experience with API Gateway and integration technologies.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

It would be great if you had:

  • SOAP

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Anywhere, mostly remote
Security Clearance Level: SC MoD
Internal Recruiter: Stina
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients.

We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. 'Living SSCL’ means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Reference: 52368225

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