Lead API Developer

About the role

We are seeking a Lead API Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices to lead the design, development, and support of enterprise-scale APIs and backend services. This role will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and drive best practices across API development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and backend applications
• Lead API development efforts and provide technical mentorship to team members
• Build and support Java-based RESTful services integrated with internal and external systems
• Drive API standards, architecture decisions, and development best practices
• Participate in solution design, code reviews, and technical planning
• Create technical designs and translate business requirements into scalable solutions
• Support release planning, change management, production deployments, and post-release validation
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications across multiple environments
• Collaborate with business, product, and technical stakeholders in an Agile environment

Requirements

• 10+ years of Java/J2EE development experience
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture
• 8+ years of RESTful and/or SOAP web services development
• Experience with REST APIs, XML, JSON, and Swagger/OpenAPI
• 5+ years of Angular, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• 5+ years of GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with Release Management and production deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee
• Knowledge of DevOps and deployment automation tools
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision
• Spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Voluntary plans
• 401(k) plan participation

Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Cleveland, OH | Dallas, TX | Type: Full-time | Work Model: Hybrid (onsite and remote) | Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh