Java Lead - API Developer

Job Title:
Java Lead - API Developer

Duration: 9 Months

Location:
Richmond VA 23238

We are looking for an API Developer

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Proficiency in (Python, Java, Go)
• RESTful API Design:
  Deep understanding of REST principles, HTTP methods, status codes
• API Protocols: REST, GraphQL, Web Sockets
• Authentication & Authorization: OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, SAML
• Database Knowledge: SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis)
• Version Control:
  Git/Git Hub
• Architecture Design:
  Microservices, Event-driven, Service mesh
• Advanced Protocols: gRPC, GraphQL federation, Web Sockets, Server-Sent Events
• Security: API security best practices, rate limiting, threat modeling
• Scalability & Performance:
  Load balancing, caching, CDN integration
• Enterprise Integration: ESB, message queues (Kafka)

• API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman)
• Microservices architecture
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Performance optimization and caching strategies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Clear technical communication
• Code review proficiency

• 5-7 years of software development experience
• Proven track record of building scalable APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)