Senior API Engineer

Role: Senior API Engineer
Location: 191 Peachtree, Atlanta GA, 30303
Duration: 6+ months

Only W2

Primary Skill Required for the Role: Web API Solutions
Level Required for Primary Skill: Advanced (6-9 years experience)

Client is from Healthcare, So need resource from healthcare industry.

Overview

We are looking for a Senior API Engineer with deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade RESTful APIs. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex integration challenges, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our API strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design robust RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Lead technical discussions and decisions related to API development, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and API design.
• Establish and enforce standards for API documentation, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and error handling.
• Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive performance optimization and monitoring for API endpoints, using profiling and analytics tools.
• Oversee integration with databases (SQL/NoSQL), third-party services, and internal platforms.
• Champion DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and innovations.
• Participate in code reviews and technical audits, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and security standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot API engineering.
• Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, high-availability API solutions.
• Expertise in RESTful API design, including documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), versioning, and error handling.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS) and compliance requirements.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Advanced proficiency with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) for full-stack collaboration.
• Exposure to API gateway solutions (Apigee, AWS API Gateway).
• Prior experience in healthcare is a plus.