API Developer

We are seeking a skilled API Developer to design, build, and maintain efficient and scalable APIs for our applications and systems. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, software engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and high performance of web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of RESTful architecture, security best practices, and modern software development frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and secure APIs using REST, SOAP, or GraphQL.

• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.

• Ensure optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of APIs.

• Implement authentication and authorization for APIs (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).

• Troubleshoot and debug API issues and bottlenecks.

• Maintain API documentation using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.

• Integrate third-party APIs and manage external data sources.

• Optimize APIs for maximum speed and scalability.

• Stay up to date with the latest API trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as an API Developer or similar role.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript (), Python, Java, Go, or .NET.

• Experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL API design and development.

• Understanding of API security protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT, rate limiting).

• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman or Insomnia.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and CI/CD tools is desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with API gateways (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway).

• Familiarity with microservices architecture.

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Knowledge of database technologies like MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

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