API Engineer

As an API Engineer with 5+ years of experience, your role will involve advanced API development using JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript. You will be expected to have deep expertise in REST APIs and GraphQL, along with strong debugging skills for root-cause analysis and log troubleshooting. Your responsibilities will also include improving and maintaining automation scripts, hands-on experience with AWS services such as CloudWatch, Lambda, EC2, ECS, VPC, and API Gateway, as well as experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Key Responsibilities: - Develop advanced APIs using JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript - Demonstrate expertise in REST APIs and GraphQL - Conduct strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and log troubleshooting - Enhance and maintain automation scripts - Utilize AWS services like CloudWatch, Lambda, EC2, ECS, VPC, and API Gateway - Implement Docker and Kubernetes in production environments - Experience with CI/CD using GitHub Actions - Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members - Integrate databases and design for performance - Utilize log and observability platforms like Datadog, OpenSearch, and Kibana - Manage stakeholder expectations and handle escalations effectively Qualifications Required: - 5+ years of experience in API development - Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript - Strong understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL - Experience with AWS services, Docker, and Kubernetes - Knowledge of CI/CD using GitHub Actions - Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills - Familiarity with database integration and performance-aware design - Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and handle escalations effectively,