Software Engineer (API)

I am currently looking for Immediately Available API Developers / Software Engineers

My client is looking to conduct interviews asap and hire this person within a week, therefore please ONLY apply if you are immediately available or have a notice period of MAX 14 days / 2 weeks.

You MUST have extensive experience with APIs from development stage.

Job Title – API Developer / Software Engineer

Contract Length – 12 Months

Location – Dubai

Start Date – ASAP

The client is a AI company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in artificial intelligence. Their goal is to use data and machine learning to revolutionize industries and create a brighter future. With a dynamic team of experts and a culture of relentless innovation, they are at the forefront of AI research and development. They are on the lookout for a talented Software Engineer with strong API Development to join their dynamic development team in the UAE.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust API solutions that drive our AI applications and enhance the overall user experience. Your expertise will play a critical role in enabling seamless communication between various services and systems within our technology ecosystem.

Requirements

API Design and Development: Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring they adhere to industry standards and best practices.

Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with front-end applications, databases, and third-party services, ensuring high availability and performance.

Performance Optimization: Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to improve response times and scalability.

Security Best Practices: Implement security measures for APIs, including authentication and authorization protocols to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.

Code Quality: Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards and frameworks.

Documentation: Create comprehensive API documentation, including usage guidelines, error handling, and versioning to facilitate ease of use for internal and external developers.

Proven experience as an API Developer or similar role, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and building APIs in a production environment.

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java, and experience with related frameworks.

In-depth understanding of API protocols and technologies including REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets, as well as tools for testing APIs.

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development and API management.

Benefits

Innovation: Work on cutting-edge projects at the intersection of AI, data engineering, and machine learning, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies.

Collaboration: Collaborate with a diverse team of experts from various disciplines, fostering creativity, learning, and growth.

Opportunity: Enjoy ample opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and leadership roles in a rapidly growing company.

Regards

Ollie