Talend Developer for Remote Work

We are seeking an experienced Talend Developer with strong expertise in API integration and orchestration using Talend ESB or Talend Data Services.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing REST and SOAP API integrations, especially in environments with complex systems such as core banking, digital wallets, or financial service platforms.

Contract: Freelance

Duration: 3 months

Experience: 3+ years (Banking or FinTech domain preferred)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Mode: Remote

Time Zone: EAST AFRICAN TIME

Fee: 80-150 USD / day

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement API-based integrations using Talend (ESB/Data Services)
• Develop, configure, and deploy REST/SOAP web services.
• Integrate with third-party systems (payment gateways, banking platforms, KYC/AML providers, etc
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather integration requiremen
• Ensure secure data exchange, proper authentication (OAuth2, Basic Auth, etc.), and data mapping
• Handle exception management, logging, and monitoring of integrations.
• Support the deployment and lifecycle management of APIs in QA and production environments
• Experience in Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services integrations (e.g., Core Banking, Payment Systems, Digital Channels)
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO 20022, SWIFT, Open Banking APIs, or MobileMoney APIs.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Hands-on experience with Talend ESB, Talend Data Services, or Talend Studio for API Services
• Strong knowledge of API development, integration patterns, and web service protocols (REST, SOAP.
• Proficient in JSON, XML, and API schema definitions (WSDL, OpenAPI/Swagger)
• Experience with API security mechanisms (SSL, OAuth2, API keys).
• Strong understanding of message transformation and routing (e.g., tXMLMap, tRESTClient, tSOAP).
• Familiarity with integration architecture, microservices, and message queues (e.g.,Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tools for API deployment and versioning.
• Solid debugging and performance tuning experience.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to API Gateways (WSO2 API Gateway)
• Understanding of event-driven architecture
• Knowledge of banking protocols