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# Lead API Developer

- **Company:** The Joule
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Design Documents, DevOps, Github, JSON, Release Management, Swagger, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Apigee, Git, AngularJS, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, Restful APIs, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d5ee85b2-767c-4eae-b5ea-b2b73d45eb18

## About the Role

* At least 10+ years overall experience in Java/J2EE development with REST API, Spring Boot, Angular, XML, JSON, Swagger.
 * 8+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services.
 * 5+ years Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML.
 * 5+ years of experience with GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD servers.
 * Experience writing unit tests for JavaScript code.
 * Experience using Agile methodologies for application development.
 * Experienced with Release Management.
 * Ability to participate in and drive Release Planning activities.
 * Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) for deployments and production releases.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs that power the system.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and ensure scalability, reliability, and security of APIs.
 * Mentor junior developers, lead technical discussions, and promote best practices and standards.
 * Lead and manage a team of API developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
 * Drive API standards, best practices, and service improvements.
 * Develop and unit test Java-based RESTful services integrating with external client systems.
 * Review design documents and provide feedback on architecture, approach, and estimates.
 * Create technical designs for new systems and enhancements to existing systems.
 * Translate detailed requirements into functional system designs.
 * Participate in and drive Release Planning activities.
 * Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) for deployments and production releases.
 * Support and drive end-to-end release execution, including deployment and post-release validation.
 * Troubleshoot, optimize, and support applications across environments.
 * Work with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, uDeploy, and Git.
 * Knowledge and hands-on experience with API management platforms such as Apigee.
 * Research and recommend libraries, tools, and frameworks to accelerate development.
 * Collaborate closely with internal and external business, design, and technical stakeholders.
 * Prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives effectively.
 * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, team members, and cross-functional partners.
 * Communicate effectively across diverse teams and understand technical challenges.