Middleware Engineer – API Integration (IBM & Microsoft)

Division: Group Technology Services (GTS) Are you passionate about building resilient, high-performance middleware systems? Join us as a Middleware Engineer. About the Role We are seeking a motivated Middleware Engineer with a budding interest in API Platforms build from both IBM API Connect and Microsoft APIM platforms.This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise and manage these systems across all environments throughout their lifecycle.   What You’ll Do • Assist in the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of IBM API Connect and Microsoft APIM software on various platforms. • Collaborate with application teams to design and deploy API objects. • Provide support for API implementations, including both daylight and overnight support. • Identify and suggest improvements to Euroclear's API Connect and APIM implementations. • Learn from and be mentored by experienced peers, sharing knowledge and best practices. • Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and define processes. • Support squad's Product Owner, Architects, and Application Designers in establishing roadmaps and implementation plans. • Develop and disseminate best practices and guidelines for API services. • Participate in watch duty rotation, providing support for production services.   What You Bring Technical Expertise: • Experience in managing and supporting IBM API Connect and Microsoft APIM or a strong interest in developing these skills. • Basic knowledge in managing middleware on various platforms being Linux and Azure. • Familiarity with scripting languages used with automation tools like Ansible/Tower and Terraform • Awareness of security concerns, networking, availability, and performance matters related to API platforms. • Exposure to container technologies. Soft Skills: • Strong desire to learn and grow expertise. • Ability to navigate uncertainty and complexity. • Client-focused mindset with a strong emphasis on quality. • Proficiency in English and excellent communication skills. • Experience or willingness to work in Agile/Scrum environments. • Collaborative mindset and strong analytical skills. Please note that this is a permanent position, and we do not offer freelance/contract arrangement for the role. #LI-AK1 About Us Why join us Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.  What We Offer: • Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.  • Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.  • Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Ways of working Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working.  Great Place to Work for All We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear About the Team Group Technology Services (GTS) plans, builds and runs the global infrastructure of Euroclear, and is additionally responsible for the IT service management to the operating entities of the various Group markets. Group Technology Services operates its IT systems and IT services in such a way that, at an appropriate and benchmarked cost level, it can deliver the agreed levels of service to support the requirements of the business processes, for both normal operations and during disaster recovery.