Senior API Engineer

Senior API Engineer | Hybrid - 3x/week onsite in Charlotte, NC

About the Role

Optomi, in partnership with a leading technology organization, is seeking a Senior API Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Charlotte, NC. This position will focus on backend development, designing and building scalable APIs, and supporting cloud-based solutions using modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services.
• Utilize Terraform to manage infrastructure as code within AWS environments.
• Develop and support fine-grained authorization solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications and services.
• Take ownership of development tasks from design through implementation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably 8+ years for senior-level roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and backend API development.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and API design principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an Agile environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React or other frontend technologies.
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.