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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced API Technical Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of API solutions to ensure seamless integration of our software applications. You will work closely with our software development team to design, develop, and maintain APIs that meet business requirements and goals. You will also be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the APIs. Additionally, you will collaborate with other team members to define, design, and ship new features. You will also identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs. To be successful in this role, you need to have a strong understanding of API development and management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead the development and implementation of API solutions
- Collaborate with software development team to design, develop, and maintain APIs
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of APIs
- Collaborate with other team members to define, design, and ship new features
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
- Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
- Stay up-to-date with new technology trends
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers and engineers
- Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a Technical Lead or similar role
- Experience with API development and management
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle
- Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
- Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks/systems
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with API development and management?
- How do you handle performance testing and security testing?
- Can you describe a time when you had to solve a particularly challenging problem related to API development?
- How do you stay up-to-date with new technology trends?
- What coding languages and frameworks are you most familiar with?