Senior API Developer

Job Description-

We are looking for a Senior API Developer with strong experience in building and integrating APIs, particularly with external vendor systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing scalable APIs and managing complex integrations with third-party platforms, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs for both internal services and external vendor integrations.
2. Lead the integration of third-party APIs, ensuring compliance with vendor specifications and security standards.
3. Collaborate with vendors, business analysts, and internal teams to gather API requirements and troubleshoot integration issues.
4. Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring for external API interactions.
5. Ensure API security using industry standards such as OAuth2, JWT, and API key management.
6. Maintain clear and comprehensive API documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
7. Optimize API performance and scalability for high-volume transactions.

Required Skills:

1. 7+ years of experience in API development and integration.
2. Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Java, SQL).
3. Hands-on experience integrating with external vendor APIs (e.g., financial services).
4. Deep understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and best practices.
5. Experience with API management tools and gateways (e.g., Apigee, AWS API Gateway).
6. Familiarity with API testing tools (Insomnia ).
7. Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth2, SAML, etc.).
8. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.