API Engineer

Optomi, in partnership with a cutting-edge technology team, is looking for a Sr. API Engineer to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative Graph APIs and fine-grain authorization solutions tailored to specific use cases.

Position Summary: The Sr. API Engineer will play a critical role in designing and building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development expertise, experience with Terraform and AWS, and a Bachelor's degree. This is a primarily backend-focused role, though some UI experience (e.g., React) or willingness to learn would be a plus. The project involves building custom fine-grain authorization systems and will run through early next year. The successful candidate will work in a close-knit, agile team environment, taking full accountability and ownership of their contributions.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Working on innovative Graph APIs and fine-grain authorization projects
• A close-knit, agile team environment with a strong sense of ownership
• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge solutions

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• 5+ years of experience for mid-level candidates; 8+ years for senior-level candidates
• Strong backend development experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js
• Experience with Terraform and AWS
• Bachelor's degree
• 100% individual contributor mindset with accountability and responsibility for assigned work

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js
• Implement Terraform for infrastructure as code within AWS environments
• Collaborate with team members in an agile setting to deliver high-quality solutions
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery
• Contribute to the team's research and technical solutions