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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced API Developer to join our dynamic technology team. As an API Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable APIs that enable seamless integration between various software systems and services. You will work closely with front-end developers, back-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our APIs meet business requirements and provide a high-quality developer experience.
In this role, you will be expected to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, as well as participate in code reviews and testing processes. You should have a strong understanding of RESTful and/or GraphQL API design principles, authentication and authorization mechanisms (such as OAuth2), and experience with API management tools and platforms. Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building reliable and secure APIs. You should be comfortable working in an agile environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key responsibilities include designing API specifications, implementing endpoints, ensuring security and performance, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. You will also be responsible for monitoring API usage, troubleshooting issues, and continuously improving the API infrastructure.
If you are a self-motivated developer with a keen interest in API technologies and a desire to work on impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Design and develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather API requirements
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Conduct code reviews and participate in testing
- Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues
- Maintain and improve existing APIs
- Ensure API security and data protection
- Create and maintain API documentation
- Integrate APIs with third-party services and platforms
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of experience in API development
- Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java
- Strong understanding of RESTful and/or GraphQL API design
- Experience with API management tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Knowledge of authentication protocols like OAuth2
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What programming languages are you most proficient in?
- Can you describe a complex API you have developed?
- How do you ensure the security of your APIs?
- What tools do you use for API testing and documentation?
- Have you worked with GraphQL APIs before?
- How do you handle versioning in your APIs?
- Describe your experience with cloud services.
- What is your approach to debugging API issues?
- How do you manage API performance and scalability?
- Have you integrated third-party APIs in your projects?
