Software Engineer - API Central

About Sysco LABS: 

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 55th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry. 

Sysco operates 333 distribution centers across 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 670,000 customer locations, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues and more. For fiscal year 2026, which ended June 27, 2026, the company generated sales of more than $84 billion. 

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. 

Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer. 

Primary Role:

The Software Engineer, API Central will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our API Gateway platform. This role will be a key contributor to API strategy, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of APIs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, implementing, and managing the Apigee X platform, including proxies, policies, and environments.
• Monitor platform performance, help identify bottlenecks, and support optimization efforts to maintain availability, scalability, and security of the Apigee X platform.
• Support regular platform maintenance activities, including upgrades and patching, following established processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API issues and platform problems, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers, architects, and product managers to deliver API and platform improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in software development, or related fields.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Foundational understanding of DevOps concepts (CI/CD, monitoring, version control, incident response basics).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with API management platforms.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and tools, including MCP, LLMs, and Agentic AI.
• Preferred to have,
  • Basic understanding of Context Engineering
  • Exposure to Agentic AI and orchestration
  • Familiarity with AI-powered platforms and tools

Benefits: 

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Performance rewards and recognition
• Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
• Paid birthday leave
• Team engagement allowance
• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
• Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
• Hybrid work arrangement

Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.