API Developer

Job Title:


API Developer


Job Summary:


We are seeking a skilled API Developer to design, develop, maintain, and optimize secure and scalable APIs that power web, mobile, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in backend development, API architecture, microservices, and system integrations. This role involves collaborating with product managers, software engineers, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-performance API solutions that meet business and technical requirements.


Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Build scalable and secure backend services to support various applications.
• Integrate third-party services, external APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Develop API documentation and technical specifications.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, and API keys.
• Optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues in development and production environments.
• Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and QA teams during development and testing cycles.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Monitor API usage, performance metrics, and system health.
• Ensure APIs comply with security, privacy, and data governance standards.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices.
• Experience building RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with software design patterns and clean coding principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Technical Skills:

• Programming Languages: Java, Node.js, Python, C#, Go
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Express.js, FastAPI, .NET Core
• API Technologies: REST, GraphQL, SOAP
• Authentication: OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB
• API Testing Tools: Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, REST Assured
• Message Queues: Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in cloud, backend development, or API technologies are a plus.

Experience:

• 3-6 years of experience in backend or API development.
• Hands-on experience building and consuming APIs in enterprise applications.
• Experience working with cloud-native applications and microservices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of API gateways such as Kong, Apigee, or AWS API Gateway.
• Experience with caching technologies like Redis or Memcached.
• Understanding of security best practices and OWASP guidelines.
• Experience with high-volume, highly available distributed systems.

Preferred Qualities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on performance and security.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Passion for building scalable and maintainable systems.

Employment Type:


Full-Time


Location:


Remote / Hybrid / On-site


Nice to Have:

• Experience with SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, HR Tech, or E-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML API integrations and third-party service integrations.
• Experience implementing API versioning, rate limiting, and monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK Stack.