API Integration Developer

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

API Developer
INtegrations
Airtable
Jira
RESTful
Web Services
REST API
JSON
Bash/Shell
HTTP methods
Authentication
Security
Monitoring
Error Logging
Version Control
OAuth
o Robust

Job Details

Job Title: API Integration Developer (Cron Job Specialist)

Bentonville AR- (Onsite- 5 days/ Week)

Long Term Contract

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced API Integration Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scripting and automation, with a focus on integrating web services. You will be responsible for writing a custom cron job that pulls data from Airtable and pushes data to Jira using REST API. The cron job should handle responses from Jira, logging the issue ID on success and returning errors to Airtable on failure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a custom cron job to automate data transfer between Airtable and Jira.
  • Write scripts in Python or Bash to interact with APIs.
  • Utilize Jira REST API for creating epics and handling responses.
  • Parse and construct JSON objects for data exchange.
  • Implement error handling and logging mechanisms for API interactions.
  • Set up and manage cron jobs on Unix/Linux systems.
  • Ensure secure API interactions using OAuth or basic authentication.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot the cron job to ensure reliable operation.
  • Document the code and integration processes comprehensively.
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless integration.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Scripting Languages:
    • Python (with libraries such as requests, schedule, etc.)
    • Bash/Shell Scripting
  • REST API Integration:
    • Strong understanding of RESTful web services
    • Experience with Jira REST API
  • Data Handling and Parsing:
    • Proficiency with JSON
    • Robust error handling skills
  • Scheduling and Automation:
    • Experience setting up and managing cron jobs
    • Knowledge of task scheduling concepts and tools
  • HTTP Methods and Status Codes:
    • Proficiency with HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
    • Understanding of HTTP status codes
  • Authentication and Security:
    • Experience with OAuth and basic authentication methods
  • Error Logging and Monitoring:
    • Experience with logging libraries
    • Familiarity with monitoring tools
  • Version Control:
    • Proficiency with Git
  • General Software Development Skills:
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Attention to detail and clean coding practices
    • Good documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Airtable API.
  • Familiarity with other task scheduling tools.
  • Prior experience in similar integration projects.

Thanks & Regards,

Ron (Vineeth Damarla)

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist Recruitment

American IT Systems

1116 S Walton Blvd, Suite 113 Bentonville, AR 72712

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