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33299BR Bangalore - Campus Job Description Lead API Developer Overview The Lead API Developer oversees the development, maintenance, and documentation of APIs, ensuring they meet the needs of the business. The Lead API developer will work closely with diverse teams, including developers, product managers, and external partners, to deliver high-quality API solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer experience. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance APIs using the .NET framework. Integrate various systems and services, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to leading practices and coding standards. Drive quality and reliability through test driven development Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability of APIs. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for APIs, including usage guides and API references. Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other key partners to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced developers, helping them to improve their skills and code quality. Develop and implement unit tests, integration tests, and other automated tests to ensure the reliability and stability of the APIs. Implement security standard protocols to protect data and ensure secure API access. Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing support and maintenance as needed. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and tools. Education & Experience 5+ years of professional experience in API development and management using .NET Framework. Demonstrated experience with API management platforms (e.g., Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, Mulesoft). Strong understanding of API design patterns and implementation experience Experience and focus on driving reliability through metrics, instrumentation and monitoring. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, Node.js. Experience with ASP.NET Web API or similar frameworks. Solid understanding of API security, including OAuth, JWT, and other authentication mechanisms. Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (Azure preferred, AWS, Google Cloud). Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL Server, Entity Framework, and ORM tools. Strong analytical skills, translating broad ambiguous requirements into concrete work items and breaking into deliverable milestones. Experience integrating with and maintaining connections with third-party libraries, SDKs, Webhooks, and APIs. Experience writing and running test suites with CI/CD, including test automation, unit test level TDD, and SAST/DAST. Familiarity with Ruby on Rails is a Plus. Experience building financial solutions such as trading platforms, digital wallets, and payment solutions is desirable. Experience working in a highly regulated industry, managing the secure transit and storage of sensitive data. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies with a focus on Agile and Scrum. Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Docker, Azure Kubernetes Services). Excellent communications skills. Qualifications Any Degree Range of Year Experience-Min Year 8 Range of Year Experience-Max Year 12 Show more Show less
