Principal API Developer
Principal API Developer
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16-09-2025
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Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal API Developer to lead our
API development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of API
design and architecture strong leadership skills and a passion for creating scalable
and efficient solutions. As a Principal API Developer you will play a crucial role in
shaping the future of our API strategy ensuring seamless integration and
communication between various software systems
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design development and deployment of high-quality APIs that meet
business requirements and technical standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers
architects and developers to define API specifications and requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the API development team
fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Ensure APIs are secure scalable and maintainable adhering to best practices
and industry standards.
Monitor and optimize API performance implementing improvements as
necessary.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in API development
incorporating relevant advancements into our strategy.
Drive the adoption of API-first principles across the organization.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to API integration
and functionality.
Document API designs processes and usage guidelines for internal and
external stakeholders.
Required Skills:
Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science
Information Technology or a related field.
Proven experience as an API Developer with a minimum of 2 years in a
leadership role.
Strong proficiency in API design and development using REST GraphQL or
similar technologies.
Expertise in programming languages such as TypeScript or similar.
Experience with API management platforms and tools (e.g. Kong Apigee AWS
API Gateway etc.).
Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices in API
development.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate
effectively with diverse teams.
Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (e.g. Terraform AWS GitLab
Apigee) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide teams set clear goals and
motivate team members to achieve them
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to
convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and
collaborate effectively with team members
Time Management: Efficiently managing time and resources to meet
deadlines and deliver high-quality results
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in multiple programing languages such as NodeJS and
Typescript
System Architecture: Ability to design implement and understand
complex software architectures and systems
DevOps/CloudComputing: Understanding or ability to use tools and
platforms such as Terraform CI/CD pipelines automation Kong AWS
and APIGEE
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal API Developer to lead our
API development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of API
design and architecture strong leadership skills and a passion for creating scalable
and efficient solutions. As a Principal API Developer you will play a crucial role in
shaping the future of our API strategy ensuring seamless integration and
communication between various software systems
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design development and deployment of high-quality APIs that meet
business requirements and technical standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers
architects and developers to define API specifications and requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the API development team
fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Ensure APIs are secure scalable and maintainable adhering to best practices
and industry standards.
Monitor and optimize API performance implementing improvements as
necessary.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in API development
incorporating relevant advancements into our strategy.
Drive the adoption of API-first principles across the organization.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to API integration
and functionality.
Document API designs processes and usage guidelines for internal and
external stakeholders.
Required Skills:
Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science
Information Technology or a related field.
Proven experience as an API Developer with a minimum of 2 years in a
leadership role.
Strong proficiency in API design and development using REST GraphQL or
similar technologies.
Expertise in programming languages such as TypeScript or similar.
Experience with API management platforms and tools (e.g. Kong Apigee AWS
API Gateway etc.).
Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices in API
development.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate
effectively with diverse teams.
Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (e.g. Terraform AWS GitLab
Apigee) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide teams set clear goals and
motivate team members to achieve them
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to
convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and
collaborate effectively with team members
Time Management: Efficiently managing time and resources to meet
deadlines and deliver high-quality results
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in multiple programing languages such as NodeJS and
Typescript
System Architecture: Ability to design implement and understand
complex software architectures and systems
DevOps/CloudComputing: Understanding or ability to use tools and
platforms such as Terraform CI/CD pipelines automation Kong AWS
and APIGEE
Employment Type
Full-time
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