very urgent demand // API Developer // Onsite in Atlanta, MN, Dallas, TX (Only local)

POSITION GENERAL DUTIES AND TASKS :
Day to Day job Duties: (what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis) 
Collaborate with the Business Analyst(s)/Architects on non-functional requirements
Triage and resolve technical issues escalated from development teams
Partner with business stakeholders to explore options
Identify and evaluate potential solutions
Participate in requirement gathering sessions and actively represent technical concerns, options, and potential impacts
Understand high-level user stories and expected return
Define and document specifications for APIs/SOAP services
Write production-quality code using standard integration and API patterns in continuous integration/delivery environments
Exposure to Stratus Mainframe/Unix
Contribute to quality assurance for the APIs and integrations built in terms of unit testing, functional testing and non-functional testing
Test various features/functionalities of new tools/frameworks to be introduced in the mix
Collaborate with various stakeholders and multiple teams to own the delivery of high quality end-product
Must have worked in projects implementing Agile metholodigies.

Basic Qualifications: (what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each)
8+ Years of Experience in API Development
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs to support web and mobile applications.
Strong collaboration skills with both frontend and backend developers to define API requirements.
Expertise in ensuring API security and authentication mechanisms are robust.
Commitment to monitoring API performance and promptly troubleshooting issues.
Dedication to staying updated on API development trends and emerging technologies.
Experience in conducting comprehensive code reviews and implementing improvements to enhance API functionality.
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient APIs.
Skill in documenting APIs effectively for both internal and external users.
Track record of delivering high-quality API solutions that meet application requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain APIs to support web and mobile applications.
Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to define API requirements.
Ensure API security and authentication mechanisms are robust.
Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
Stay updated on API development trends and emerging technologies.
Conduct code reviews and implement improvements to enhance API functionality.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient APIs.
Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience