Senior Software Developer, API

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Developer, API in the United States.

As a Senior Software Developer specializing in APIs, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that support high-performance applications and integrations. You will work with distributed systems, manage data flows across multiple sources, and optimize APIs to handle high-throughput demands. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will deliver robust, reliable, and well-documented solutions that enable seamless integration with internal and external services. This role offers the opportunity to impact core products, improve system performance, and contribute to innovative technology initiatives in a fully remote environment.

Accountabilities:

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to ensure reliable data flow and system performance.
Support and manage data access across SQL and NoSQL databases, optimizing queries for efficiency.
Collaborate with product owners, QA, DevOps, and other engineers to deliver backend solutions aligned with product requirements.
Build and maintain documentation, flow diagrams, and usage guides for APIs.
Implement and troubleshoot high-usage, high-throughput systems to ensure stability and reliability.
Optimize application and database performance, implementing improvements where necessary.
Contribute to cloud-based infrastructure and services, leveraging platforms such as AWS.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (master’s preferred).
7+ years of software development experience, with a focus on web applications and backend APIs.
3+ years of experience with search-related technologies, including OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
2+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Proven ability to implement and troubleshoot high-throughput systems and optimize performance.
Experience with cloud-based development, preferably using AWS.
Familiarity with data integration and ETL processes, API development, and data ingestion.
Preferred: experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Airflow, or Data Lakes.
Preferred: 2+ years of development experience with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, or Node.js.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary ($143,100 – $199,800) with performance-based bonus potential.
Equity participation and stock options.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Unlimited paid time off and discretionary merit-based salary increases.
Fully remote work with flexible hours and occasional team events.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with significant impact.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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