NCS Technologies
Job Description: Senior API Engineer
Overview Senior API Engineer
with deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade RESTful APIs. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex integration challenges, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our API strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
event-driven architectures
(Kafka, RabbitMQ). Familiarity with
front-end frameworks
(React, Angular) for full-stack collaboration. Exposure to
API gateway solutions
(Apigee, AWS API Gateway). Prior experience in
healthcare
is a plus.
Overview Senior API Engineer
with deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade RESTful APIs. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex integration challenges, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our API strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
event-driven architectures
(Kafka, RabbitMQ). Familiarity with
front-end frameworks
(React, Angular) for full-stack collaboration. Exposure to
API gateway solutions
(Apigee, AWS API Gateway). Prior experience in
healthcare
is a plus.