Globalchannelmanagement
Sr. API Developer/Tech Lead
Leads the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable APIs while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the API team. Day-to-day work centers on Node.js, TypeScript, REST/GraphQL, and API platforms like Kong, Apigee, and AWS, alongside Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years overall experience, minimum 2 years as an API developer
- Proven experience as an API Developer, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as NodeJS and TypeScript
- Ability to design, implement, and understand complex software architectures and systems
- Understanding or ability to use DevOps/cloud tools such as Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation, Kong, AWS, and Apigee
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in API design and development using REST, GraphQL, or similar technologies
- Experience with API management platforms and tools (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway)
- Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices in API development
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with diverse teams
Nice to have
- Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (e.g., Terraform, AWS, GitLab, Apigee)
Full description
Sr. API Developer/Tech Lead needs 2 years API developer, overall 5+ years
Sr. API Developer/Tech Lead requires:
- Proficiency in multiple programing languages such as NodeJS and Typescript
- System Architecture: Ability to design, implement, and understand complex software architectures and systems
- DevOps/CloudComputing: Understanding or ability to use tools and platforms such as Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation, Kong, AWS, and APIGEE
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an API Developer, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in API design and development using REST, GraphQL, or similar technologies.
- Expertise in programming languages such as Node.js, TypeScript or similar.
- Experience with API management platforms and tools (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, etc.).
- Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices in API development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (e.g., Terraform, AWS, GitLab, Apigee) is a plus.
- NodeJS and Typescript
- Ability to design, implement, and understand complex software architectures and systems
Sr. API Developer/Tech Lead duties:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality APIs that meet business requirements and technical standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and developers, to define API specifications and requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the API development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and maintainable, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
- Monitor and optimize API performance, implementing improvements as necessary.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in API development, incorporating relevant advancements into our strategy.
- Drive the adoption of API-first principles across the organization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to API integration and functionality.