API Senior Developer (R-00166)
Remote
Job Summary
Design and implement RESTful, SOAP, or GraphQL services following industry best practices and API-first principles. Integrate third-party services, APIs, and databases to enhance the capabilities of internal applications. Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT) to protect sensitive endpoint data. Write and maintain comprehensive, easy-to-understand documentation for internal and external developers to consume. Monitor performance, resolve bottlenecks, and implement caching and load-balancing techniques. Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#. Strong understanding of web protocols and architectural styles, specifically REST, GraphQL, and SOAP. Experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, OpenAPI, or SoapUI. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Basic knowledge of DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing pipelines. Experience handling JSON and XML data formats. Expertise in authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth2 and JWT. Experience querying and managing both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of API development experience including at least 2+ years at a senior level
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
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