We are hiring a skilled and experienced API Developer to design, build, and maintain robust and scalable APIs that connect systems, applications, and third-party services. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of modern development tools, RESTful architecture, and security best practices.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs to support web and mobile applicationsIntegrate external and internal systems using API gateways and microservices architectureCollaborate with frontend and backend teams to define and implement API specifications and data modelsOptimize API performance, scalability, and reliabilityEnsure secure transmission and storage of data using OAuth2, JWT, and API security protocolsWrite clean, well-documented, and maintainable codeConduct code reviews and enforce best practices across the teamMonitor and troubleshoot API performance issuesStay updated with the latest industry trends in API development and integrationCreate and maintain API documentation for internal and external stakeholdersRequirements:Proven experience as an API Developer or Backend DeveloperStrong knowledge of programming languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or PHPHands-on experience with API design tools such as Swagger/OpenAPIExperience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google CloudFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)Excellent understanding of data formats such as JSON and XMLBachelors degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering