API Lead Admin Developer exp Job Pittsburgh area,Pennsylvania USA,Software Development

Position: API Lead Admin with Developer exp
Job Title: API Lead Admin with Developer exp

Location:
Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Duration:
Fulltime only

Job Description:

Must Have Technical/Functional

Skills:

Experience:

Significant experience (typically 8-10+ years) in Java/J2EE software development, including experience in a technical leadership role.
Programming Languages & Frameworks:
Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and experience with microservices architecture.
API Technologies:
Expertise in designing and developing RESTful and/or SOAP web services, and knowledge of API management platforms and documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
Database Management:
Proficiency with both SQL and No

SQL databases (e.g., Postgre

SQL, Mongo

DB), including database design and query optimization.
Cloud & Tools:
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Methodologies:
Experience working within Agile/Scrum and Dev Ops methodologies.
Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to high-quality coding standards and best practices.
API Architecture & Development:
Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, security (e.g., OAuth, JWT), and reliability.
System Integration:
Oversee the integration of APIs with various internal and third-party systems, applications, and data sources, utilizing middleware technologies and ensuring seamless data flow.
Collaboration & Requirements Analysis:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
Quality Assurance & Testing:
Ensure comprehensive testing is performed (unit and integration tests), identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, and maintain code quality using tools like JUnit or Mockito.
Dev Ops & Cloud Integration:
Drive the adoption of Dev Ops practices and work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub, Docker, Kubernetes) to build infrastructure for integration and deployment of API services, both on-premise and in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Documentation & Standards:
Produce comprehensive documentation for APIs and microservices, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines for internal and external use.