Job Summary
We are looking for a software developer with experience in API lifecycle and API management to join our software development team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools and API solution for our API management platform. You will also participate in the full software development life cycle, from new feature requirements analysis to testing and deployment. You will work collaboratively with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- ** API Lifecycle Management**
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API strategies, standards, and best practices.
- Design, develop, and maintain APIs throughout their lifecycle, from conception to retirement.
- Ensure adherence to API governance, security, and performance guidelines.
- Conduct regular health checks and monitor the performance of our API Management Platform.
- ** API Design and Development**
- Translate business requirements into well-defined API specifications.
- Create and manage API proxies, including routing, transformations, and security policies.
- Implement RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
- Leverage analytics to gain actionable insights and improve API performance.
- ** Infrastructure Management**
- Build, manage, and operate the infrastructure-as-a-service layer for hosted and cloud-based platforms.
- Configure and maintain our API Management infrastructure.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and scaling of APIs.
- ** Documentation and Support**
- Provide comprehensive documentation for APIs, including usage guidelines, versioning, and release notes.
- Offer technical support to development teams, troubleshooting issues related to APIs.
- Assist junior developers and team members in understanding API development best practices.
- ** Continuous Improvement**
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in API management.
- Propose enhancements to existing APIs, considering scalability, security, and performance.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the evolution of our API ecosystem.
- Write unit tests and perform test automation
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in API development and API Management.
- Proficiency in Apigee, AWS Gateway, Mulesoft, Kong, or other API management platform, including API proxy development, security policies, and analytics.
- Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure management.
- Proficient in Java (Spring Boot), NodeJS, Javascript/Typescript
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Experience in following Agile software development lifecycle.
- Experience in test driven development, quality control, and DevOps.
- Analytical, strategic, and creative problem solving skills.
- Collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Fluent in English language: both verbal and written