Lead API Developer

Charlotte - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead API Developer

Non-Negotiables:

Expertise in Terraform Apigee Kong (most important)

Proven technical leadership and mentorship experience

Job Description:
Were looking for a Principal API Developer to lead our API development team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future API strategy and ensuring seamless integration across software systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead design development and deployment of high-quality APIs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API specifications

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team

Ensure APIs are secure scalable and maintainable

Optimize API performance and adopt industry best practices

Troubleshoot and resolve complex API issues

Document API designs and usage guidelines

Required Skills:

Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or related field

Minimum 2 years in leadership roles as an API Developer

Proficiency in REST/GraphQL API design

Expertise in TypeScript and API management tools (Kong Apigee AWS API Gateway)

Solid understanding of security protocols and cloud services (Terraform AWS GitLab)

Soft Skills:

Leadership: Inspire and guide teams towards clear goals

Communication: Convey complex technical concepts effectively

Time Management: Deliver high-quality results within deadlines

Hard Skills:

Programming: Proficiency in and TypeScript

System Architecture: Design and implement complex systems

DevOps/Cloud Computing: Expertise in Terraform CI/CD pipelines Kong AWS and Apigee

Lead API Developer Non-Negotiables: Expertise in Terraform Apigee Kong (most important) Proven technical leadership and mentorship experience Job Description: Were looking for a Principal API Developer to lead our API development team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future API strategy a...