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Title
Text copied to clipboard!API Technical Lead
Description
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We are looking for an experienced API Technical Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and managing APIs, as well as leading a team of developers. You will be responsible for ensuring that our API solutions are robust, scalable, and secure. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality API services that meet the needs of our clients and partners. You will also be responsible for setting technical standards, best practices, and ensuring that the team adheres to them. The API Technical Lead will play a crucial role in the architecture and design of our API ecosystem, ensuring that it is aligned with the overall technical strategy of the organization. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, as well as mentoring and coaching junior developers. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of API technologies, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. If you are passionate about APIs and have a proven track record of leading successful API projects, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of APIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API requirements.
- Ensure APIs are scalable, secure, and performant.
- Set technical standards and best practices for API development.
- Mentor and coach junior developers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest API technologies and trends.
- Participate in architectural discussions and decisions.
- Develop and maintain API documentation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Manage API versioning and lifecycle.
- Coordinate with DevOps teams for deployment and monitoring.
- Implement and enforce security best practices.
- Optimize API performance and scalability.
- Work with product managers to prioritize API features.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team.
- Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for APIs.
- Ensure high availability and reliability of API services.
- Participate in client and partner meetings to discuss API solutions.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in API development and management.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful and SOAP APIs.
- Experience with API gateways and management platforms.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
- Strong understanding of API security best practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture.
- Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger or Postman.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Ability to mentor and coach junior developers.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with API development and management?
- How do you ensure the security of APIs?
- Can you provide an example of a complex technical issue you resolved?
- How do you stay up-to-date with the latest API technologies and trends?
- Can you describe your experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP?
- How do you handle API versioning and lifecycle management?
- Can you provide an example of a successful API project you led?
- How do you ensure the scalability and performance of APIs?
- Can you describe your experience with microservices architecture?
- How do you approach mentoring and coaching junior developers?
- What tools do you use for API documentation?
- How do you handle code reviews and provide feedback?
- Can you describe your experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices?
- How do you prioritize API features and requirements?
- Can you provide an example of a time you worked with cross-functional teams?
- How do you ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations?
- Can you describe your experience with API gateways and management platforms?
- How do you handle troubleshooting and resolving technical issues?
- What is your approach to setting technical standards and best practices?
- How do you ensure high availability and reliability of API services?