API Developer (2-year contract)/Développeur API (contrat de 2 ans)
About The Position
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is responsible for monitoring compliance of signatories to the World Anti-Doping Code. WADA’s IT group is responsible for development and maintenance of several large scale, and complex web application systems that support various anti-doping activities. Under the supervision of the Head of Development, the API Developer will be responsible for managing the implementation, integration and support of Application Programming Interface (API) development with external stakeholders, and ensure the adherence of security and reliability principles in software development. The successful candidate must have expertise in software development and cybersecurity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Software or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
- 5 - 7 years experience in software development with expertise in supporting external stakeholders with REST API integration
- Proficiency in programming languages (Java, scripting languages), secure coding practices, security and monitoring tools
- Strong understanding of software, networking and security concepts, with experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose root causes, develop effective solutions and explain/document technical information clearly and concisely
- Ability to synthesize customer requests into technical requirements, communicate and follow through on requirements discussions and prioritization
- Ability to effectively communicate security risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages (English/French) and very good command of the other official language
Nice To Haves
- Mendix or DevOps experience is an asset
- additional languages would be an asset
- Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport
- Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness and Excellence
Responsibilities
- Implement API related features
- Demonstrate API capabilities and integration procedures to external stakeholders, provide clear documentation and on-time support to meet the stakeholders’ needs
- Gather stakeholders’ API requests, discuss with software architects and product teams to ensure alignment and prioritization
- Assess and advise on the security aspects of software design and architecture, ensuring that security controls and monitoring features are effectively implemented
- Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in applications and systems through security assessments, penetration testing and vulnerability scanning
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
