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Job Title: Lead API Developer
Work Location: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Permanent Position
Experience: Required: 5+ Years
Detailed Description
* As a Lead API Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining APIs that enable the interaction between distinct software systems.
* You will play a crucial role in modern software development and digital transformation strategies by ensuring that APIs are high-performance, reusable, and reliable.
Primary Responsibilities
* Design and Develop APIs: Create high-performance, reusable, and reliable APIs that meet business needs.
* Collaborate with Teams: Work with other software developers and business analysts to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.
* Integrate APIs: Ensure seamless integration of APIs with existing data and software systems.
* Optimize for Performance: Optimize APIs for speed, efficiency, and scalability.
* Testing and Troubleshooting: Test APIs to ensure responsiveness and efficiency and identify and fix bugs or bottlenecks.
* Documentation: Document API development processes, standards, and guidelines for future reference and other developers.
* Technical Support: Provide technical support for APIs, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
* Ensure Security: Implement appropriate encryption and data protection measures to ensure API security.
* Coaches team members and leads teams as necessary.
Skills
* Experience with API Management Platforms: Familiarity with tools like MuleSoft, Apigee, or similar.
* Knowledge of Security Protocols: Understanding of API security protocols and best practices.
* Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
* Proficiency in Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in 2 of 3 languages - Java, Python, GoLang.
* Microservices: Experience building microservices in AWS and Azure and deployment and use of micro services in the Amazon and Azure ecosystem.
* Experience in API Design: Deep understanding of API design principles and best practices.
* Integration Skills: Experience in integrating APIs with existing systems.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
* Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail and a meticulous approach to development.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Business Knowledge
* Strong understanding of reliability and production management, with a focus on maintaining high availability and stability across services.
* Risk-aware mindset with knowledge of key operational risks in financial institutions, applying this insight to develop resilient and compliant solutions.
* Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, driving proactive enhancements in processes and systems.
Experience
* Experience in system and software security (SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, Windows AD, etc.), ensuring robust identity and access management.
* Application of engineering principles to production management, supporting scalable and efficient operations.
* Proven track record in automation, effectively reducing manual work and enhancing workflow productivity and consistency.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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