Java API Developer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Java API Developer to lead and mentor a team while designing, developing, and maintaining robust APIs in an onsite Pittsburgh, PA location.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, security (e.g., OAuth, JWT), and reliability.
• Oversee the integration of APIs with various internal and third-party systems, applications, and data sources, utilizing middleware technologies and ensuring seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• 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.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps practices and work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes) to build infrastructure for integration and deployment of API services, both on-premise and in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Produce comprehensive documentation for APIs and microservices, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines for internal and external use.

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 8-10+ years) in Java/J2EE software development, including experience in a technical leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and experience with microservices architecture.
• Expertise in designing and developing RESTful and/or SOAP web services, and knowledge of API management platforms and documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including database design and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.