API Design Engineer

CloudDevs; United States; Remote; USD 1,653,120 - 2,479,680; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United States seeks an API Engineer to design and document APIs crucial for seamless collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a Computer Science degree and expertise in RESTful principles. This flexible role offers remote work with compensation starting at $1200 for initial tasks, rising to $1800 for subsequent tasks based on quality. Apply if you're detail-oriented and excel in communication.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience using API documentation tools such as Swagger.
• Proficient in writing API test cases.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and validate APIs for robust integration.
• Create comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for API features.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on API design.

Skills

RESTful API design principles

API documentation tools (Swagger, Postman)

Writing API test cases

API authentication methods (OAuth, JWT)

Basic coding skills in Python or JavaScript

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Computer Science degree from a top university

Tools

Postman

Jest

Cypress

Job description

Role Description

Join an innovative project that pushes the boundaries of API technology. As an API Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, documenting, and validating APIs to ensure robust integration and reliable functionality. Your ability to create clear API specifications and thorough documentation will be crucial for seamless collaboration between product and engineering teams.

• Write comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for API features and enhancements.
• Define clear API endpoints, request/response structures, authentication methods, and error handling strategies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure API design aligns with product goals and user needs.
• Create and maintain clear and concise API documentation, including endpoint descriptions, example requests/responses, authentication details, and usage guidelines.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate API functionality, performance, and security.
• Work collaboratively with QA teams on robust API testing, documenting any issues, inconsistencies, or edge cases.
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and security.
• Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.
• Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule.
• Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Hold a Computer Science degree from a top university.
• Possess a strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Have experience using API documentation tools such as Swagger, Postman, or Redoc.
• Are proficient in writing API test cases and working with testing tools like Postman, Jest, or Cypress.
• Have familiarity with API authentication methods (OAuth, JWT, API keys).
• Possess basic coding skills in Python, JavaScript, or another scripting language.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Excel in written and verbal communication, translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation.

Requirements

• For your first two tasks (consider these “trials”) you will receive $1200 each if they are of reasonable quality.
• If your first two tasks are strong, we will move you to the next “phase” where each task completed will receive $1800.
• Every task must be “usable” and meet complexity requirements, high quality (Our review team will determine this based on a transparent rubric), and be approved by our infrastructure (there will be specific transparent rules).
• If a task is not usable, you’ll have to adjust it until it meets the requirements – this is the only way to be compensated for your work.
• For people are stronger than average in terms of engagement and quality, we may issue even further bonuses above this task $ amount.