Python Scripting with Rest API Developer

Position Type
Full time

Type Of Hire
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired
Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Travel Percentage
0%

Python Scripting with Rest API Developer
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun
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About The Team
The FIS Enterprise DevOps Team is responsible for accelerating the adoption of CI/CD and DevSecOps throughout the enterprise. The team implements technology and processes for continuous delivery, that are then deployed for other teams across the globe to leverage.

What You Will Be Doing
The DevSecOps API Engineer with strong REST API skills will assess new CI/CD technologies, develop integrations, pilot them, and roll them out onto live projects. This role will be a thought leader with large influence on the DevOps approach for the company. The role combines superior technical knowledge, automation expertise, and development process knowledge to bring about innovative process changes and shifts in work culture.

Day To Day Responsibilities Include

• API Development & Integration~
• Python Scripting and integration between SDLC tools such as JIRA, Rally, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Azure DevOps Server (TFS), ServiceNow, OpenShift, Harness, etc. using REST api and other web services
• Exposure in Python libraries like pandas, openpyxl
• Build, test, and maintain custom APIs and web services for seamless data exchange between ServiceNow and external platforms
• Design and implement pipeline jobs to run static code scans, dynamic scans, and automated unit test and functional test suites
• Implement pipeline enhancements to support automated changed management and other compliance requirements
• Create integration between our systems and support advanced pipelines in Harness, integrate with testing frameworks and other tools such as SNOW, Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace etc.,
• System Architecture & Design~
• Analyze business requirements and design scalable API solutions for complex business processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, system administrators, business analysts) to create efficient API architectures and integration frameworks
• API Management~
• Monitor API performance, usage, and health to ensure optimal operation of integrations
• Implement error handling, logging, and security measures for all API interactions
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, providing ongoing support and enhancements as needed
• Documentation & Best Practices~
• Document API integration workflows, data mappings, and security measures
• Maintain code quality and ensure the adoption of best practices in API development and integration
• Stay current with ServiceNow updates and best practices for API usage and integration
• Security & Compliance~
• Ensure API integrations comply with industry standards, security protocols, and organizational policies
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth, Basic Authentication, and API keys
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement~
• Work closely with business teams to understand integration needs and define API specifications
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members and other stakeholders on API usage and integration best practices

Education & Experience

• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience of 6 to 9 yrs related work experience

Required Technical Skills

• Python
• Json
• REST APIs (extensive experience)
• GitHub Actions pipelines
• Jenkins pipelines

Preferred Additional Technical Skills

• Cloud Infra setup experience using Terraform (preferably to both Azure and AWS)
• Kubernetes deployment experience (preferably to both Azure and AWS)
• ServiceNow API development (incl JavaScript experience)
• ServiceNow configuration
• Experience writing automation scripts with scripting utilities such as Python, Groovy, Unix batch shell, PowerShell
• Harness pipelines
• Azure DevOps pipelines
• Technical expertise building integrations between tools such as JIRA, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Azure DevOps Server (TFS), ServiceNow
• Understanding of agile development practices, including agile scrum methodology, and 12 factor app principles

Professional Skills

• Ability to work independently and within a distributed team environment
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, problem solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Comfortable working with a globally diverse set of users, contractors, and partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to stay educated on current technology trends

What We Offer You

• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies and implement cutting edge CI/CD and DevOps technologies
• Ability to work autonomously, with freedom to explore and innovate
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step

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Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.