Our Client is looking for API Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing APIs between software platforms, programs, and applications.
This role involves interpreting business requirements and functional specifications provided by business analysts and translating them into effective solutions.
What you’ll do:
- API Design and Architecture: Knowledge of RESTful API design principles and best A strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns, such as SOLID principles, is essential.
- Programming Languages: MS technology stack, possess a solid knowledge of its ecosystems, including .NET, .NET Core, C#, and ASP.NET Web APIs.
- Versioning and Documentation: Experience with API versioning strategies and creating clear documentation, using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI Postman
- Data Formats: Familiarity with JSON, XML
- Security: Understanding of API security protocols such as OAuth, JWT, HTTPS, and best practices for securing APIs against common vulnerabilities.
- Testing: Proficiency in testing including unit testing, integration testing, and API
- Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing API performance, scalability, and
- Collaboration and Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, PMs, BAs, and other developers.
- Problem-solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and propose solutions.
- Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support for APIs, addressing any issues that arise in Production. Monitor API usage and handle any unexpected behaviour or performance issues
- Change Management: Follow release management procedures, including documentation, CAB presentations, and collaboration with the operations team
Your expertise:
- 7+ years of Software Development experience.
- Agile: Scrum or Kanban
- Azure, Jira or similar
- C#. NET, .NET Core, WCF, ASP .NET Web API
- OO Principles and design fundermentals
- TDD
- SOA e.g. SOAP or REST or Microservices
- SQL
- Integration frameworks and techniques like API gateways, webhooks
- API containerization through Docker/Kubernetes
Qualifications required:
- Matric
- Relevant tertiary qualification
Other information applicable to the opportunity:
- Permanent Position
- Location: Johannesburg, Park Town
- Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in the office, Tuesday, and Thursday)
Desired Skills:
- Adaptability
- Authenticity
- Partnership
- Ingenuity
- Mastery