Seemless Integration, Exceptional Results

API Developer

Xtended.Gh

About the job

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced API Developer with 5+ years of experience developing backend and frontend services. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python and frameworks like Flask and/or Django, comfortable working across the full-stack, and a strong understanding of API architecture and modern web development best practices. Working knowledge of other languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Java, or Node.js,

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
  • Develop backend services using Python (Flask/Django) and optionally other languages such as Go, Node.js, or Java.
  • Implement scalable service layers and business logic across distributed systems.
  • Develop and maintain light frontend components using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Collaborate closely with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to build seamless integrations.
  • Integrate with third-party APIs and services.
  • Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
  • Write clean, efficient, and testable code.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Design and manage data models, schemas, and transformations to support business logic and application performance.
  • Implement scalable service layers and backend workflows.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong experience with Python, and at least one Flask or Django or simular.
  • Solid experience developing APIs and backend services.
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies: JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience with one or more additional programming languages: TypeScript, Node.js, Go, Java, or C#.
  • Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
  • Version control with Git and familiarity with modern development workflows.
  • Knowledge of API security, authentication, and authorization standards.
  • Understanding of web application security and authentication/authorization protocols.
  • Experience designing and building data models and performing data transformations (e.g., ETL processes, normalization, serialization).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with asynchronous task queues (e.g., Celery, RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Unit and integration testing experience across backend and frontend.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning
  • A collaborative and technically driven team culture
  • Direct impact on product architecture and roadmap

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