API Lead Developer

S Base Technologies • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced API Lead Developer with a strong background in Java/J2EE software development and a proven track record in a technical leadership role. The ideal candidate will have significant experience (typically 8-10+ years) in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable RESTful APIs. This role involves leading a team of developers, overseeing API architecture and development, ensuring system integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving DevOps practices for seamless deployment in cloud environments.

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 8-10+ years) in Java/J2EE software development, including experience in a technical leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and experience with microservices architecture.
• Expertise in designing and developing RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
• Knowledge of API management platforms and documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including database design and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to high-quality coding standards and best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, security (e.g., OAuth, JWT), and reliability.
• Oversee the integration of APIs with various internal and third-party systems, applications, and data sources, utilizing middleware technologies and ensuring seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Ensure comprehensive testing is performed (unit and integration tests), identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, and maintain code quality using tools like JUnit or Mockito.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps practices and work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes) to build infrastructure for integration and deployment of API services, both on-premise and in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Produce comprehensive documentation for APIs and microservices, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines for internal and external use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior