API Developer

Staffxpert Llc

United States

about 1 month ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Application Performance Management User Authentication Code Review Software Debugging DevOps Software Engineering Management of Software Versions Enterprise Software Applications Cloud Platform System Software Security

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Containerization Information Technology Api Design Api Gateway Restful APIs Api Management Docker Microservices

Job description

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an API Developer on behalf of our client. This role is ideal for a seasoned software professional with extensive experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade APIs and microservices. The successful candidate will play a key role in building scalable integration solutions, enhancing application connectivity, and driving API best practices across enterprise platforms., * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Implement and support API lifecycle management processes, including design, deployment, versioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
Integrate enterprise applications, platforms, and third-party services.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while optimizing API performance, reliability, and security.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives within an Agile development environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of software development experience.
5+ years of hands-on API development experience.
Strong expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.
Experience working with Microservices Architecture.
Strong understanding of API lifecycle management principles and practices.
Experience integrating enterprise applications and services.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with API gateways and API management platforms.
Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and services.
Knowledge of API security standards, including authentication and authorization frameworks.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.