Lead API Developer

Role : Lead API Developer

Location : Remote

Duration : 12+ months

Only W2

Architect and design robust RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Lead technical discussions and decisions related to API development, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and API design.

Establish and enforce standards for API documentation, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and error handling.

Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Drive performance optimization and monitoring for API endpoints, using profiling and analytics tools.

Oversee integration with databases (SQL / NoSQL), third-party services, and internal platforms.

Champion DevOps practices such as CI / CD, containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP).

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and innovations.

Participate in code reviews and technical audits, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and security standards.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot API engineering.

Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, high-availability API solutions.

Expertise in RESTful API design, including documentation (Swagger / OpenAPI), versioning, and error handling.

Strong knowledge of security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL / TLS) and compliance requirements.

Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Advanced proficiency with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.

Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.