API Developer For UK Company Wfh

API Design and Development:
 Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure RESTful and SOAP APIs.  Develop and implement API standards, including security, authentication, and data integrity.  Create and manage API documentation to ensure clarity and ease of use for internal and external developers. Integration and Data Management:  Integrate APIs with internal systems, third-party services, and external platforms (e.g., payment gateways, accounting software).  Work closely with business analysts and product managers to define integration requirements.  Handle data parsing, transformation, and synchronisation across platforms. Performance and Security:  Monitor and optimise API performance, ensuring low latency and high availability.  Implement security protocols, including OAuth, JWT, and API key-based authentication.  Ensure compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). Testing and Debugging:  Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for APIs.  Debug and resolve issues related to API performance and connectivity.  Set up automated monitoring and alerting for API failures and errors. Collaboration and Support:  Work closely with front-end and back-end developers to align API functionality with application needs.  Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and external partners using the APIs.  Continuously improve and refine existing APIs based on user feedback and performance analysis. Skills and Experience: Essential: ✔️ Proven experience in developing and managing RESTful and SOAP APIs. ✔️ Strong programming skills in JavaScript, Python, Node.js, .NET, or Java. ✔️ Experience with API management platforms (e.g., Postman, Swagger, Apigee). ✔️ Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT). ✔️ Understanding of data exchange formats like JSON, XML. ✔️ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). ✔️ Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git). ✔️ Must have experience of developing a dedicated API's platform for third parties