Staff API Engineer

INSPYR Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic digital product engineering company as a Staff API Engineer, focusing on API development using Node and TypeScript in a remote capacity. This mid-senior level role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor team members, and enjoy a supportive work environment. The position includes competitive pay, medical benefits, and a 401(k) plan, emphasizing work/life balance and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Work/life balance

Flexible talent solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development focused on Node frameworks.
• Strong experience with API documentation and testing using Swagger and Postman.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build APIs using Node and TypeScript, adhering to best practices.
• Create unit tests and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure effective communication and project leadership.

Skills

Node

API

Typescript

Consultative experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Express

OpenAPI

Swagger

Postman

AWS API Gateway

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Bitbucket

Github Actions

Job description

Title: Staff API Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC (REMOTE)

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Compensation: $65.00 - $75.35/hr

Work Requirements: USC, GC or Authorized to work in US

Skillset / Experience: Node, API, Typescript, consultative experience

Our client is a digital product engineering company that integrates experience design and complex engineering to help their clients imagine what's possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development, focusing on Node frameworks (Express) for building APIs.
• Strong experience with OpenAPI standards, Swagger, and Postman for designing, documenting, and testing APIs.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and adherence to best practices.
• Experience with writing unit tests.
• Understanding of RESTful principles and HTTP methods.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS API Gateway, Lambda, Fargate ECS).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with code generation tools (e.g., plop).
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and version control (Git, Bitbucket), CI/CD pipelines (Github Actions).
• Understanding of SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with React and TypeScript for building user interfaces consuming APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience leading projects and mentoring.

Why work with our client? They value smart, kind, and brave individuals who think quickly, learn fast, and enjoy collaboration in diverse teams. They promote work/life balance and offer competitive perks.

Benefits include:

• Medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) plan
• And more!

About INSPYR Solutions: We focus on technology and quality, providing flexible talent and solutions tailored to client needs. Learn more at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and nondiscrimination.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Information Services