Globality BID- API Developer

Team•Roanoke, TX

14d

About The Position

The team is looking for a Java API developer who designs, builds, and maintains RESTful APIs using Java, often within a microservices architecture. They collaborate with teams to define requirements, implement APIs, and ensure their scalability, security, and reliability. Key responsibilities include writing clean, efficient code, developing documentation, and testing APIs.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Java programming language.
Proficiency with Spring Boot and other relevant Java frameworks.
Experience with RESTful API design and development.
Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Ability to write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
Experience with unit testing and integration testing.
Understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing RESTful APIs: Implementing APIs that adhere to REST principles and best practices.
Building and maintaining APIs: Developing, testing, and optimizing APIs for performance and reliability.
Collaborating with teams: Working with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Writing clean, well-documented code: Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and readability.
Testing APIs: Developing and executing unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests to ensure quality and reliability.
Troubleshooting and debugging: Identifying and resolving issues in API functionality and performance.
Staying up-to-date: Keeping abreast of the latest Java frameworks, development trends, and API design patterns.
Deploying and managing APIs: Deploying APIs using Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms and managing their lifecycles.
Working with databases: Interacting with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases to store and retrieve data.
Implementing security: Ensuring APIs are secure and protect sensitive data.
Creating API documentation: Generating user-friendly documentation for developers who will consume the APIs.
Participating in code reviews: Ensuring code quality and adherence to coding standards.
Analyzing and improving system performance: Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing API performance.
Utilizing Git and other version control tools: Managing code changes and collaborating effectively.