Lead API Developer

Deloitte • Arlington Heights, IL

159d • $113,325 - $188,875

About The Position

As an experienced Lead API Developer, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. The Project aims to develop an AI-driven healthcare engineering platform that integrates advanced machine learning and data analytics to improve patient outcomes. You will lead the design of scalable, secure and high performance RESTful and/or GraphQL and AI-enabled APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor API performance, and architect AI/ML models for predictive analytics and patient risk scoring.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using microservice architecture.
• Minimum 7 years of experience deploying and managing APIs on major cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) and utilizing containerization technologies (such as Docker and Kubernetes).
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading development teams, conducting code reviews, and providing constructive feedback.
• Minimum 7 years of experience architecting and deploying AI/ML models within API frameworks, with a strong preference for experience in predictive analytics or patient risk scoring in healthcare environments.
• Minimum 7 years of experience collaborating with product managers, data scientists, and healthcare professionals.
• Minimum 7 years of experience monitoring API performance, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and implementing improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with healthcare data standards (such as HL7, FHIR) and understanding of regulatory requirements (such as HIPAA compliance) is highly desirable.
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable, secure and high performance RESTful and/or GraphQL and AI-enabled APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor API performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Architect and deploy AI/ML models for predictive analytics and patient risk scoring.
• Work closely with product managers and data scientists to align technical solutions with healthcare needs.
• Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers and project team members.
• Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
• Broad range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree