Overview
Hybrid
$70 - $85
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
API Development
Apigee
Kong
Terraform
AWS
GraphQL
NODE JS
TypeScript
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal API Developer to lead our API development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of API design and architecture, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating scalable and efficient solutions. As a Principal API Developer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our API strategy, ensuring seamless integration and communication between various software systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality APIs that meet business requirements and technical standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and developers, to define API specifications and requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the API development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and maintainable, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
- Monitor and optimize API performance, implementing improvements as necessary.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in API development, incorporating relevant advancements into our strategy.
- Drive the adoption of API-first principles across the organization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to API integration and functionality.
- Document API designs, processes, and usage guidelines for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an API Developer, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in API design and development using REST, GraphQL, or similar technologies.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Node.js, TypeScript or similar.
- Experience with API management platforms and tools (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, etc.).
- Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices in API development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (e.g., Terraform, AWS, GitLab, Apigee) is a plus.
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