Job Description
The API Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power platform, enabling customer solutions across food, agriculture, and industrial domains. This role ensures scalable, secure, and reliable API integrations that connect internal systems, external partners, and customer-facing applications.
Key Responsibilities:
API Development & Integration:
oBuild, test, and deploy RESTful and GraphQL APIs for backend services.
oEnsure APIs meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
oIntegrate data pipelines with customer solutions and external systems.
Platform Engineering:
oCollaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
oMaintain and enhance backend infrastructure supporting data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
oApply CI/CD pipelines, automation, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Quality & Reliability:
oWrite and maintain unit/integration tests; apply test-driven development.
oTroubleshoot and debug complex backend/API issues.
oMonitor API performance and implement improvements.
• Collaboration & Documentation
oPartner with cross-functional teams (data engineering, product, customer solutions).
oDocument API specifications, workflows, and system configurations.
oProvide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 4-6+ years in backend/API development.
Technical Skills:
oProficiency in Java, Node.js, or Python for API development.
oExperience with API management platforms (Apigee, Kong, Layer7, etc.).
oStrong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
oFamiliarity with data integration, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.
