Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python, Java and Spring Boot, ensuring adherence to best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
Implement API development best practices, for enterprise-grade applications.
Build and optimize cloud-native microservices leveraging AWS services such as DynamoDB, S3, SQS, and Lambda.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration with front-end and third-party systems.
Establish and maintain API documentation using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI for clear and consistent developer experience.
Implement error handling, logging, and monitoring for APIs to ensure reliability and observability.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (including API testing), and maintain robust documentation.
Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and code reviews.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in software development
Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API design and implementation
Proficiency in Python is desired
Expertise in API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, HTTPS) and API performance optimization
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., DynamoDB, S3, SQS, Lambda)
Solid understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native development
Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing (including API test automation)
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaSpring BootRESTful API designAPI security standardsOAuth2JWTHTTPSAWSmicroservices architecture

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunication