API Developer SR – Remoto Argentina ID #00184

1. API Design and Development:

• Design and develop RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Ensure that APIs are well-documented, maintainable, and adhere to industry best practices.

1. Integration and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with front-end developers, backend developers, and other stakeholders to integrate APIs with various systems and applications.
• Ensure seamless data flow and interaction between different components of the system.

1. Performance Optimization:

• Optimize the performance of APIs to ensure fast response times and efficient data processing.
• Implement caching, rate limiting, and other performance-enhancing techniques.

1. Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices to protect APIs from threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
  HIPAA.

1. Testing and Debugging:

• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure the quality and reliability of APIs.
• Debug and resolve issues related to API functionality, performance, and security.

1. Documentation and Support:

• Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation, including usage guidelines, endpoint descriptions, and example requests/responses.
• Provide support to internal and external developers who use the APIs, addressing their questions and issues promptly.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in API development.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve the design, performance, and security of APIs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in API development and integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and/or GraphQL API design principles and experience with Microservice Archtecture
• Experience with API development frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot
• Knowledge of API security best practices and authentication mechanisms, such as OAuth, JWT, and API keys.
• Familiarity with database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality APIs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Location: Argentina