> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1499197-senior-api-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1499197-senior-api-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior API Developer - **Company:** Bright Vision Technologies - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Computer Programming, Data Stores, Database Queries, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Reliability Engineering, Istio, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Free and Open-Source Software, Linkerd (Service Mesh) - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bb4fcb00606bae79 ## About the Role Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. * 6+ years of professional backend engineering experience, with significant time on distributed systems. * Strong programming skills in Java, Go, Scala, or similar. * Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts, including consensus, replication, and CAP trade-offs. * Hands-on experience with high-throughput message systems such as Kafka. * Strong SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL data stores. * Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)., * Experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams. * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based platforms in production. * Exposure to service-mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd). * Familiarity with chaos engineering practices and tools. * Open-source contributions to relevant distributed systems projects. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)