API Developer

United Software Group Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an experienced API Developer to design, develop, and maintain APIs for web and mobile applications. This long-term contract position requires strong collaboration skills, API security expertise, and a commitment to monitoring performance. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and delivers high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in API development.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs.
• Strong collaboration skills with both frontend and backend developers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders on non-functional requirements.
• Define and document specifications for APIs/SOAP services.
• Contribute to quality assurance for APIs through testing.

Skills

API Development

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

API Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job title: API Developer

Location: Dallas TX, Atlanta GA, Minneapolis MINNESOTA (100% Onsite)

Long term Contract

Day to Day job Duties:

• Collaborate with the Business Analyst(s)/Architects on non-functional requirements
• Triage and resolve technical issues escalated from development teams
• Partner with business stakeholders to explore options
• Identify and evaluate potential solutions
• Participate in requirement gathering sessions and actively represent technical concerns, options, and potential impacts
• Understand high-level user stories and expected return
• Define and document specifications for APIs/SOAP services
• Write production-quality code using standard integration and API patterns in continuous integration/delivery environments
• Exposure to Stratus Mainframe/Unix
• Contribute to quality assurance for the APIs and integrations built in terms of unit testing, functional testing and non-functional testing
• Test various features/functionalities of new tools/frameworks to be introduced in the mix
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and multiple teams to own the delivery of high quality end-product
• Must have worked in projects implementing Agile metholodigies.

Minimum Requirement:

• 8+ Years of Experience in API Development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Strong collaboration skills with both frontend and backend developers to define API requirements.
• Expertise in ensuring API security and authentication mechanisms are robust.
• Commitment to monitoring API performance and promptly troubleshooting issues.
• Dedication to staying updated on API development trends and emerging technologies.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive code reviews and implementing improvements to enhance API functionality.
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient APIs.
• Skill in documenting APIs effectively for both internal and external users.
• Track record of delivering high-quality API solutions that meet application requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to define API requirements.
• Ensure API security and authentication mechanisms are robust.
• Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Stay updated on API development trends and emerging technologies.
• Conduct code reviews and implement improvements to enhance API functionality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient APIs.

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