Senior API Developer – Contract

Arctiq

Senior API Developer at Arctiq integrating backend solutions with PHP and Python. Building secure, high-performance APIs for complex enterprise environments.

Posted 6/11/2026contractRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePHPPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using PHP and Python.
Build scalable integration solutions between enterprise applications, databases, and third-party platforms.
Develop and optimize Oracle database objects including tables, views, stored procedures, packages, and functions.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to gather requirements and design technical solutions.
Create and maintain API documentation, technical specifications, and integration guides.
Implement security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection.
Monitor API performance and troubleshoot production issues to ensure system reliability and uptime.
Optimize application and database performance through efficient coding practices and query tuning.
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions.
Support CI/CD processes and contribute to automated testing and deployment initiatives.
Work closely with QA teams to ensure quality standards and successful production releases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience developing APIs and backend services using PHP and Python.
Extensive experience working with Oracle databases, including SQL and PL/SQL development.
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and web services.
Strong understanding of API security standards, including OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS, and authentication frameworks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Accommodations for interview process
Inclusive work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHPPythonRESTful APIsOracle databaseSQLPL/SQLAPI security standardsOAuthJWTSSL/TLS

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailtechnical designrequirements gatheringcode reviewtroubleshootingquality assuranceteamwork