API Developer

Overview We are seeking a skilled

API Developer

to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure APIs that power our applications and services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in RESTful and/or GraphQL API design, excellent programming skills, and a deep understanding of system integrations and backend architecture.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain APIs to support web, mobile, and third-party integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, product managers, DevOps, QA) to define API requirements and ensure seamless integration. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using best practices for API development and versioning. Ensure security and data integrity through proper authentication, authorization, and encryption practices. Optimize API performance through caching, throttling, and efficient data handling. Monitor and troubleshoot API issues in production, ensuring reliability and uptime. Implement API testing and maintain test automation suites to ensure quality and stability. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in API development, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.

Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience

in API design and development. Proficiency in backend languages

such as Python Expertise in FASTAPI and Python programming Strong understanding of

RESTful API principles

(experience with GraphQL or gRPC a plus). Experience with

API documentation tools

(Swagger / OpenAPI, Postman, etc.). Knowledge of

OAuth 2.0, JWT, and other authentication standards . Experience with

databases

(SQL and NoSQL) and

ORM frameworks . Familiarity with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and

CI/CD pipelines . Strong understanding of

version control systems , preferably Git.

Preferred Qualifications Experience building

microservices architectures . Familiarity with

API gateways

(Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, etc.). Knowledge of

containerization

(Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with

monitoring tools

(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Understanding of

Agile/Scrum

development methodologies.

Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Attention to detail and commitment to writing maintainable code. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.