API Engineer

Job Title : API Engineer (REST | Security | Automation)

Location : Hyderabad (Hybrid Mode)

Experience : 5 to 7 Years

About the Role :

We are hiring an experienced API Engineer with 5 to 7 years of expertise in designing, developing, and automating APIs. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience with RESTful APIs using Swagger / OpenAPI, deep knowledge of API security protocols, and proven ability to ensure API versioning, scalability, and consistency. In this role, you will work closely with both frontend and backend teams to define requirements, build secure and reliable APIs, and continuously monitor their performance and error rates.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Swagger / Open API specifications.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to define API requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Implement API automation to improve testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Define and enforce API standards, versioning, and design consistency across services.
• Implement and maintain modern security protocols such as OAuth2, JWT, and OpenID Connect.
• Monitor and analyze API performance metrics, latency, and error rates to maintain high availability.
• Troubleshoot issues in production environments, working closely with DevOps / Infra teams.
• Contribute to API documentation, guidelines, and governance for developers and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve API performance, scalability, and developer experience.

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