Contract API Gateway Specialist (Software AG/webMethods/Defence)£600 per day (Outside IR35) part time 12-month contract (approx. 110 days'' effort ) Full Remote | Client based in Portsmouth About the RoleAn excellent long-term contract opportunity for an experienced API Gateway Specialist to support a major Defence-sector programme. The successful contractor will work remotely, contributing deep technical expertise around Software AG and webMethods technologies, cloud integrations, and secure API design.Candidates with a strong background in API Gateway technologies (SAG, IBM API Gateway, webMethods) from any sector will be considered. Existing SC Clearance is preferred, though the client may consider sponsoring clearance for an exceptional specialist.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy, configure, and maintain Software AG API Gateway solutionsSupport cloud implementations using API GatewaysInstall, configure, and maintain a range of webMethods productsCreate and maintain logical and deployment architecture views within SAGDesign, build, and implement APIs following best-practice coding standardsEnsure secure API connectivity across networks with varying security classificationsWork with ORDS endpoints and proxying mechanisms via API GatewaysLeverage Terracotta for distributed caching solutionsIntegrate SOC/SIEM tooling with webMethods platformsSupport secure API connectivity to Back End databasesWork within Defence-grade accreditation and compliance frameworksRequired ExpertiseProven