Application Programming Interfaces Developer

Job Details:Job Title: API Service DeveloperJob Location: RemoteDuration: 7 Months (Possibility to extnd)

Top non-negotiable skills:PythonAPI Development: Solid understanding of RESTful API principles and exposure to API developmentAzure Cloud DevelopmentModern coding patterns

Job DescriptionThe Software Engineer takes ownership of stories and drives them to completion through all phases of the entire development. This includes external facing third party experience.Perform development in PythonExperience with API Management and security protocols to ensure the APIs developed are robust and secure.API Platform Development: Contribute to the development, deployment, and maintenance of a scalable API platform, ensuring optimal performance and reliabilityAPI Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of API documentation using tools like SwaggerQuality Assurance and Security: Ensure the platform adheres to security and quality standards, contributing to regular audits and updatesPerformance Monitoring: Assist in implementing and maintaining systems for monitoring platform performance, with a focus on proactive issue resolutionAPI OrchestrationApplication and System integrationAPI DesignSimplicityFunctionalityReliabilityAPI Rate Limits and TokensPartner with senior resources, gaining insightsMonitor and analyze API performance metrics to identify potential issues and work with frontend and backend developers to troubleshoot and resolve problems

Minimum Skills required:PythonRelational and non-relational databasesSolid understanding of modern API design and Restful principles.Cloud Development (Azure)

Position Specific Skill Preferences/Desires:4+ years or proficient in advanced Python /librariesAPI Development: Solid understanding of RESTful API principles and exposure to API developmentUnderstanding of CI/CDFastAPIAPI management and workflows

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform development in PythonContribute to the development, deployment, and maintenance of a scalable API platform, ensuring optimal performance and reliabilityContribute to the creation and maintenance of API documentation using tools like SwaggerEnsure the platform adheres to security and quality standards, contributing to regular audits and updatesAssist in implementing and maintaining systems for monitoring platform performance, with a focus on proactive issue resolutionMonitor and analyze API performance metrics to identify potential issues and work with frontend and backend developers to troubleshoot and resolve problems

Key Skills

• Python
• Azure