Senior API developer

Role: Senior API Developer

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Duration: Full-Time 12 months contract (extendable) 

Position Overview:

We are on the lookout for a talented Senior API Developer to join our client's dynamic development team in the UAE. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust API solutions that drive AI applications and enhance the overall user experience. Your expertise will play a critical role in enabling seamless communication between various services and systems within their technology ecosystem.

Requirements:

• API Design and Development: Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring they adhere to industry standards and best practices.
• Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with front-end applications, databases, and third-party services, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to improve response times and scalability.
• Security Best Practices: Implement security measures for APIs, including authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT) to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
• Code Quality: Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards and frameworks.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in API development and software engineering.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive API documentation, including usage guidelines, error handling, and versioning to facilitate ease of use for internal and external developers.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an API Developer or in a similar role, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and building APIs in a production environment.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java, and experience with related frameworks (e.g., Flask, Express, Spring).
• In-depth understanding of API protocols and technologies, including REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets, as well as tools for testing APIs (e.g., Postman, Swagger).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development and API management.

If you are passionate about engineering and innovation, and you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join the team and be part of our journey to unlock the potential of AI for a brighter future.