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.
Salary Range - $100,000-$120,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
