Lead API Developer

TEKsystems•Berwyn, IL

6d•$55 - $70•Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking a Lead Engineer to support and improve our Fastify APIs. You’ll focus on monitoring, troubleshooting, fixing production issues, and building runbooks/playbooks. You’ll also mentor teammates, participate in on-call rotations, and help shape operational standards as we move to a microservices architecture.

Requirements

Experience supporting Fastify APIs in production
Strong skills in monitoring, alerting, and incident response
Familiarity with observability tools
Leadership or mentoring experience
Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, PHP, or Node.js.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microservices and cloud environments is a plus
Ability to work 100% Remote

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain API reliability, performance, and uptime
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly
Develop and update runbooks/playbooks for incident response
Implement and improve monitoring and alerting systems
Mentor and onboard new team members
Collaborate with engineering and data teams to align development and operations
Participate in on-call rotations and post-incident reviews
Lead the design and implementation of backend systems and APIs.
Drive architectural decisions and partner with the business for strategic decisions.