Software Application Engineer

Coforge; Vitoria; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced API Designer to join a dynamic IT team operating remotely from Spain, Portugal, and Poland. The role involves defining APIs as products, ensuring compliance with global standards, and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders. Candidates should have strong technical expertise, a degree in Computer Science, and a passion for working in collaborative environments.

Formación

• Strong expertise in REST fundamentals and API design best practices.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical roles.
• Interest in growing both technically and in business knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Define APIs as products under supervision of Local and Global API Leads.
• Coordinate all aspects of API definition with project teams.
• Ensure compliance with global standards and governance.

Conocimientos

REST fundamentals and API design best practices

OpenAPI (ideally version 3.0)

API standards and design patterns

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Collaborative mindset

Educación

University degree in Computer Science or a related field

Herramientas

API virtualization and documentation tools

Descripción del empleo

📍 Location: Spain, Portugal, Poland (remote from those locations)

💼 Work Mode: Remote

🌍 English and Spanish fluency required

We are seeking an experienced API Designer to join a dynamic IT team focused on mortgage solutions. The team operates across multiple locations in Spain and Portugal and collaborates closely with counterparts in the UK.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong technical expertise in API design who are passionate about working in collaborative environments and eager to grow both technically and in understanding the business domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Define APIs as products under the supervision of the Local and Global API Leads.
• Coordinate all aspects of API definition, engaging with solution architects, project teams, and functional experts.
• Ensure API definitions comply with global standards and governance.
• Identify, specify, and design APIs based on functional and technical requirements.
• Contribute to the evolution of API standards and patterns by providing feedback and promoting improvements.
• Deliver high-quality API specifications, documentation, and virtualization assets.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in REST fundamentals and API design best practices.
• Proficiency in OpenAPI (ideally version 3.0).
• Deep understanding of API standards and design patterns.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical roles.
• University degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in solution design and API architecture.
• Familiarity with API virtualization and documentation tools.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements.
• Interest in growing both technically and in business knowledge.

Ready to join a technically driven, international team working on impactful projects? We’d love to hear from you!