Java API Developer

Role – Java API Developer

Location: Pittsburgh PA (Onsite)

Job Description

Skill: API Developer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience: Significant experience (typically 8-10+ years) in Java/J2EE software development, including experience in a technical leadership role.
• Programming Languages &
  • Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and experience with microservices architecture.
  • API Technologies: Expertise in designing and developing RESTful and/or SOAP web services, and knowledge of API management platforms and documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
  • Database Management: Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including database design and query optimization.
  • Cloud &
  • Tools: Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Methodologies: Experience working within Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  Roles &
• Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership &
  • Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to high-quality coding standards and best practices.
  • API Architecture &
  • Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, security (e.g., OAuth, JWT), and reliability.
  • System Integration: Oversee the integration of APIs with various internal and third-party systems, applications, and data sources, utilizing middleware technologies and ensuring seamless data flow.
  • Collaboration &

  Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.

• Quality Assurance &
  • Testing: Ensure comprehensive testing is performed (unit and integration tests), identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, and maintain code quality using tools like JUnit or Mockito.
  • DevOps &
  • Cloud Integration: Drive the adoption of DevOps practices and work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes) to build infrastructure for integration and deployment of API services, both on-premise and in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Documentation &
  • Standards: Produce comprehensive documentation for APIs and microservices, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines for internal and external use.