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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an API Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. As an API Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable APIs that power our software products and services. You will collaborate closely with front-end and back-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of our systems. Your role will involve working with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, implementing security best practices, and optimizing API performance. You will also be expected to write clear documentation, conduct code reviews, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, experience with API development, and a passion for building high-quality, reliable software solutions. You should be comfortable working in agile environments, adapting to changing requirements, and continuously learning new technologies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence the architecture and design of our API ecosystem, contribute to technical decision-making, and mentor junior engineers. If you are a problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a drive for excellence, we encourage you to apply and help us deliver exceptional digital experiences to our users.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API requirements
- Implement API security and authentication mechanisms
- Optimize API performance and scalability
- Write and maintain comprehensive API documentation
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues
- Ensure APIs adhere to best practices and industry standards
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical planning
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge with the team
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience in API development (RESTful, GraphQL, or similar)
- Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or Go
- Familiarity with API security protocols (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
- Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Swagger, etc.)
- Strong understanding of software development best practices
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with RESTful or GraphQL API development?
- What programming languages are you most comfortable using for API engineering?
- How do you ensure the security of APIs you develop?
- Describe a challenging API integration you have worked on.
- What tools do you use for API testing and documentation?
- How do you handle versioning and backward compatibility in APIs?
- Have you worked with cloud-based API deployments?
- How do you optimize API performance and scalability?
- What is your approach to troubleshooting API issues?
- Are you comfortable mentoring junior engineers?
