API Integration Developer/Engineer

Pandoblox; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an API Integration Developer/Engineer to design and manage scalable integrations with public APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, experience in API development, and a solid understanding of API security practices. This role requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Work is full-time, primarily in US Pacific business hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a software developer focusing on API development.
• Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with API security practices such as OAuth2.
• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable API integrations.
• Gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement the full integration lifecycle including deployment and maintenance.
• Monitor integration performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

API development

Programming in Python, Java, or JavaScript

Web service protocols understanding

API security practices

API testing tools like Postman

Version control with Git

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Postman

Swagger

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

MuleSoft

Zapier

AirByte

Estuary

Job description

Apply for the API Integration Developer/Engineer role at Pandoblox.

About The Role

The API Integration Developer/Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure integrations with public APIs across various technology partners. This role plays a key part in ensuring seamless data exchange and interoperability between internal systems and external platforms. The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and skilled in building efficient API solutions that enhance system connectivity and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy high-quality, scalable API integrations using REST, GraphQL, or other relevant protocols.
• Work closely with our technology partners to understand their API capabilities and limitations, gathering requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Implement the complete integration lifecycle, including discovery, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Implement and enforce security measures, including authentication protocols like OAuth2, to protect data during transmission.
• Monitor and troubleshoot integration performance issues, such as bottlenecks, and implement caching strategies to optimize efficiency.
• Manage data transformation and ensure consistent and secure data flow between our internal systems and partner platforms.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for all integrations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a software developer with a focus on API development and integration.
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for integrations, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of web service protocols, including RESTful APIs and modern API architectures.
• Experience with API security practices (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, API keys).
• Familiarity with API testing tools, such as Postman or Swagger.
• Proficiency with version control tools like Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Have a fully functional and up-to-date computer with which to perform duties.
• Be willing to install next generation end point protection on the computer.
• Be a current resident of Mexico and can legally perform work from there.
• Be willing to work in US Pacific business hours (8am‑5pm PST, which corresponds to 10am‑7pm Mexico time, if not DST).

What separates the best from the rest

• Knowledge of specific integration tools or platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Zapier, AirByte, Estuary).
• Experience with serverless architecture.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT System Data Services