Senior API Specialist

Client of Talentmate

The Senior API Specialist is a critical role in our technology team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust integration solutions that enable seamless connectivity across various systems and platforms. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide API solutions that enhance the company's capabilities while ensuring security and performance. The Senior API Specialist is expected to bring deep expertise in API management, strong programming skills, and innovative thinking to push the boundaries of our digital ecosystem. This role offers an opportunity to shape the API strategy and contribute significantly to the company's technological growth and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable API solutions to meet business integration requirements.
• Collaborate with product and development teams to define API specifications and requirements.
• Conduct API code reviews to ensure best practices and standards are followed strictly.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive API documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor API performance and usage, optimizing for speed, reliability, and security.
• Lead the adoption of best practices in API design, testing, and deployment processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior API developers within the team.
• Integrate API solutions with third-party platforms to enhance functionality and compatibility.
• Ensure API solutions adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to recommend improvements to our API infrastructure.
• Manage and resolve technical issues related to API integrations promptly and effectively.
• Contribute to strategic planning to align API capabilities with business growth objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in API development and integration roles.
• Strong proficiency with RESTful API principles and practices in software development.
• Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee, Mulesoft, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of security protocols like OAuth, JWT, and OpenID Connect.
• Proven expertise in using programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of complex API projects delivered.
• Exceptional communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.