Cloud API Developer

Description

This job is 5 days a week onsite just north of Boston. You must live in MA or NH and be willing to work onsite 5x per week in order to be considered.

Job Description: Senior API Developer (Cloud ERP Integration)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior API Developer to lead the integration of our cloud-based ERP systems via robust and scalable Restful APIs. This is a critical role within our organization where you will be the primary authority for all cloud integration and development efforts. As a Senior API Developer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication between diverse systems while leveraging your expertise to create innovative solutions that drive business continuity and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development and Integration: Design, develop, and maintain Restful APIs to enable seamless communication between various cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• System Architecture and Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business needs, define integration requirements, and design comprehensive API-driven solutions to meet those needs.
• Cloud Integration: Serve as the in-house expert in integrating diverse cloud platforms, leveraging APIs, web services, and data flows to streamline business operations.
• Data Management: Work extensively with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) to structure, transmit, and interpret data between systems.
• Development and Scripting: Use programming languages such as Python (or equivalent experience in other languages) to customize API solutions and enhance system functionality.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for all APIs and system integrations, including use cases, workflows, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Mentoring and Leadership: Lead and mentor junior developers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the development team.
• Problem-Solving & Quality Assurance: Investigate API-related issues, debug code, and implement solutions to resolve connectivity and performance challenges. Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance to deliver error-free integrations.
• Collaboration: Partner with IT teams, business analysts, and external vendors to understand workflows and assess how APIs can better support business requirements.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• API Development Expertise:Proven experience designing and building Restful APIs using modern frameworks and tools.
• Cloud ERP Integration:Strong knowledge of cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Cloud, Workday) and their connectivity requirements.
• JSON Proficiency:Extensive experience working with JSON for data transfer and API requests/responses.
• Programming Knowledge:Proficiency in Python is highly desired, but comparable development experience in other languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, C#) is acceptable.
• System Interoperability:Hands-on experience in integrating disparate systems or platforms using APIs, middleware, and scripting solutions.
• Technical Leadership:Demonstrated ability to lead large projects and serve as a trusted technical resource to guide cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving:Strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges.
• Documentation:Excellent ability to create clear, detailed, and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with API gateways and management platforms (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Apigee, MuleSoft).
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security best practices.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with advanced API concepts, such as authentication (OAuth2), throttling, and rate limiting.
• Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) or ERP platforms are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide the team as a senior technical resource.

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