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Senior Backend Engineer, Typescript, GraphQL

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1-10Since 2024H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

59 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAWSGraph QLMicroservicesType Script

Job Description

• Design, develop, document and maintain high-quality API endpoints • Implement controls to ensure API security, availability and scalability • Work with DevOps to implement and manage continuous integration and deployment pipelines • Collaborate with team members in an Agile environment • Configure and manage API Gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Zuplo or similar) for routing and authentication • Work closely with product managers, front-end developers, and QA teams to deliver seamless, data-driven applications • Integrate services with various systems and third-party services • Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and performance • Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize endpoints for efficiency

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in API development or a related role
Proven experience writing microservices
Familiarity with zero trust, Cognito and web authentication methods
Strong understanding of RESTful API principles and microservices architecture
Minimum 3 years of Backend development in Typescript and solid experience of GraphQL
Proficiency in configuring and managing API Gateways
Familiarity with Jira, Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working in Agile development environments
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively on own initiative.