Research, identify, and access APIs to understand their structures, endpoints, and available data without relying on screen scraping techniques.
Reverse engineer web APIs when necessary, using tools like Burp Suite, Postman, or Fiddler, and conduct reconstructive analysis from a QA perspective.
Write robust, scalable code to extract relevant data from public APIs and accurately transform it into common data models and structures.
Design and implement API integrations by leveraging deep knowledge of web fundamentals—including HTML, DOM, CSS, JavaScript, HTTP/S, client/server architecture, and networking protocols.
Apply solid understanding of REST APIs, including authentication mechanisms like JWT, SAML, OAuth, and data transfer processes, to ensure seamless API interactions within various network environments.
Develop and implement solutions to handle bot detection techniques such as request throttling, device fingerprinting, and CAPTCHA mitigation.
Break down the development of products and features into manageable, iterative releases, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
Document findings and collaborate effectively with development teams through excellent written and verbal communication.
Work autonomously and self-direct while thriving in a team environment.
Take ownership throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including QA, build, deployment, and support of production systems.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of software development experience as a full-stack engineer, focusing on building web applications using Node.js and TypeScript, with knowledge in a breadth of technologies and test automation frameworks
Familiarity with agile development practices and version control systems like Git.
Takes personal accountability for delivering strong results by being self-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic, and results-oriented
Has keen attention to detail and wants to solve really hard problems, not just detect them
Able to learn large software systems end-to-end quickly
Benefits
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
API integrationREST APIsNode.jsTypeScripttest automation frameworksweb developmentdata transformationsoftware development life cycle (SDLC)problem-solvingnetworking protocols
Soft skills
self-directedresults-orientedattention to detailinitiativecollaborationcommunicationownershippragmaticteamworkadaptability