API Platform Engineer

Softsure | George, Western Cape | In-Office

Turn a Monolith into a Platform Others Can Build On

At Softsure we’re not just modernising a system, we’re turning it into a platform.

That means APIs, consistent, secure, versioned and documented.

At Softsure, our platform has been running for 15 years. It works but it’s time to evolve. We’re moving toward an API-first, event-driven architecture that enables the entire group to build faster and integrate seamlessly.

This role is about defining what “good” looks like and making sure it’s the standard.

What You’ll Do

• Define and enforce API design standards aligned with OpenAPI 3.1
• Architect and manage Azure API Management (APIM) across internal and external APIs
• Design API versioning strategies that enable evolution without breaking consumers
• Build API templates and code generators for consistency and speed
• Implement API security sta...