This role will focus on establishing best practices, driving API strategy, and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality APIs that meet business needs.
- Lead the API development practice to set the vision and strategy for API design, development, and management.
- Mentor and guide a team of API developers to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align API strategy with business objectives.
- Oversee the design and implementation of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and performant.
- Implement API governance and security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality API deliverables.
- Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies for API development, testing, and monitoring to ensure process streamlining.
- Work closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to gather and refine API requirements.
7+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on API design and management. Proven experience in designing and implementing APIs using [specific technologies or frameworks relevant to the company, e.g., Node.js, Spring Boot, etc.]. Strong understanding of API protocols (REST, GraphQL, SOAP) and standards (OpenAPI/Swagger). Experience with API management tools (e.g., Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Postman). Bachelor’s degree of Computer Science, engineering or relevant major