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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an API Platform Developer to join our dynamic technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure API platforms that enable seamless integration between various applications and services. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and other developers to deliver high-quality API solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
As an API Platform Developer, you will be expected to implement best practices in API design, including RESTful and event-driven architectures, and ensure that APIs are well-documented, versioned, and easy to consume by internal and external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for monitoring API performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing for reliability and scalability.
Your day-to-day activities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, designing API specifications using tools like OpenAPI/Swagger, and developing APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks. You will also participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our API development processes.
Security is a top priority, so you will be expected to implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms to safeguard our APIs and the data they handle. You will also stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in API technologies and recommend improvements to our platform as needed.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, experience with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and a passion for building robust, scalable, and user-friendly APIs. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Design and develop scalable API platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements
- Implement best practices in API design and documentation
- Monitor and optimize API performance and reliability
- Ensure API security through authentication and authorization
- Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues
- Participate in code reviews and testing
- Maintain API versioning and backward compatibility
- Contribute to continuous improvement of API development processes
- Stay current with API technology trends
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience in API development and integration
- Strong knowledge of RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js
- Familiarity with API documentation tools (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Understanding of API security best practices
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with API development?
- Which programming languages and frameworks have you used for building APIs?
- How do you ensure the security of APIs you develop?
- Have you worked with cloud platforms for API deployment?
- What tools do you use for API documentation and testing?
- How do you handle API versioning and backward compatibility?
- Describe a challenging API integration project you worked on.
- How do you monitor and optimize API performance?
- What is your approach to troubleshooting API issues?
- Are you familiar with event-driven API architectures?
