What are the responsibilities and job description for the API Designer/Architect position at ConfigUSA?
API Designer/Architect
LOCAL to Jersey City/Tampa/Chicago/Palo Alto
Role Descriptions:
Key Responsibilities
· API Design Design RESTful| GRPC| andor event-driven APIs using best practices and industry standards (e.g.| OpenAPISwagger| AsyncAPI).
· Documentation Create and maintain clear| comprehensive API documentation and usage guides.Collaboration Work with product| engineering| and Architect teams to gather requirements and translate them into API specifications.
· Standards Governance Define and enforce API design standards| style guides| and governance processes.
· Prototyping Build API prototypes and mock servers to validate designs and facilitate early feedback.
· Developer Experience Advocate for and implement features that improve the developer experience| such as versioning| error handling| and discoverability.
· Lifecycle Management Support the full API lifecycle| including versioning| deprecation| and backward compatibility.
· Quality Assurance Collaborate with QA and development teams to ensure APIs are well-tested and meet performance| security| and reliability standards.
· Continuous Improvement Stay up-to-date with API trends| tools| and technologies| and drive continuous improvement in API design practices.
Required Skills Qualifications
· Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts| with 10 years of applied experience
· Strong understanding of REST| GRPC| andor event-driven API paradigms
· Proficiency with API specification tools (OpenAPISwagger| RAML| AsyncAPI| Postman| etc.)
· Experience with API gateways| management platforms| and developer portals
· Excellent communication and documentation skills
· Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2| JWT| API keys| etc.)
· Experience working in AgileScrum environments
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with AWS (EKS)Knowledge of Micro Services Domain Driven architecture
· Experience with CICD pipelines and automated API testing
· Contributions to open-source API tools or standards
Salary : $60 - $70