Software Engineer II - API​/Microservices Developer

Overview

Working as part of a small, agile team to design and implement new features and technologies. Delivering high-quality, high-performance code in an agile environment. Using, evaluating, and learning exciting new technologies that keep our products and teams on the cutting edge. As a key member of the team, this individual will help design, develop, and maintain complex JEE solutions with a focus on quality, performance, and resiliency.

• Be part of a Scrum team working on API and microservices development using open-source technologies like Java and Spring Boot.
• Design APIs following RESTful principles and API-led architecture.
• Lead API development and integrations, collaborating with other developers, architects, and product owners.
• Build consistent, reusable, and secure APIs and microservices following enterprise standards and best practices.
• Develop code that is highly scalable with consistent performance under high load.
• Establish a strong culture of security awareness and Dev Sec Ops  practices within the API development lifecycle.
• Debug within a complex environment that includes multiple connected systems.
• Monitor application health and perform operational reporting.
• Ensure the API-based architecture delivers best-in-class user experience and response time.
• Promote reusability of developed components.

• Minimum of 7 years in IT, including at least 4 years in API and microservices development.
• 4+ years of Java backend development with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• 4+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud environments (preferably AWS).
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and integration patterns.
• Experience leveraging GenAI tools and AI-first development approaches.
• Experience integrating with databases (SQL and No
  
  SQL), SFTP, REST/SOAP/GraphQL APIs, and other systems.
• Strong unit testing experience (e.g., JUnit).
• Experience integrating with messaging platforms like IBM MQ and Kafka.
• Experience with end-to-end enterprise application lifecycle (design, development, deployment, testing, integration).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and source control.
• Experience designing API proxies and REST APIs using an API management platform.
• Knowledge of API security including OIDC and OAuth 2.0.
• Experience designing API specifications in RAML, YAML, or Swagger.
• Understanding of Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines and ability to troubleshoot pipeline issues with the Dev Ops team.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team with a strong focus on customer service and solution ownership.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent (Required)

Equal Opportunity

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