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# Lead API Developer

- **Company:** System One
- **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), Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, JSON, Release Management, Swagger, Software Deployment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Apigee, Backend, AngularJS, Deployment Automation, Api Design, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8a59a57f-b51f-47bb-8546-732b490cd597

## About the Role

* 10+ years of Java/J2EE development experience
 * Strong experience with Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture
 * 8+ years of RESTful and/or SOAP web services development
 * Experience with REST APIs, XML, JSON, and Swagger/OpenAPI
 * 5+ years of Angular, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
 * 5+ years of GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline experience
 * Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
 * Experience with Agile software development methodologies
 * Experience with Release Management and production deployment

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee
 * Knowledge of DevOps and deployment automation tools
 * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
 * Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams

## Description

We are seeking a Lead API Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices to lead the design, development, and support of enterprise-scale APIs and backend services. This role will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and drive best practices across API development initiatives., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and backend applications

 * Lead API development efforts and provide technical mentorship to team members
 * Build and support Java-based RESTful services integrated with internal and external systems
 * Drive API standards, architecture decisions, and development best practices
 * Participate in solution design, code reviews, and technical planning
 * Create technical designs and translate business requirements into scalable solutions
 * Support release planning, change management, production deployments, and post-release validation
 * Troubleshoot and optimize applications across multiple environments
 * Collaborate with business, product, and technical stakeholders in an Agile environment