API Developer

Job Title : API Developer

Location : Pune / Nagpur, Maharashtra (Office Location)

Experience : 10+ years

Duration : Full-Time

Working Hours : US (EST) Time Shift

Notice Period : Immediate or 30 Days

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled API Developer to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance APIs that power our cutting-edge applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and robust data exchange. This position requires a deep understanding of Python, API best practices, and cloud deployment on Azure, with a strong focus on performance optimization and Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and secure APIs using Python, primarily leveraging the FastAPI framework.
• Write complex and efficient SQL queries to interact with various databases, ensuring optimal data retrieval and manipulation for API endpoints.
• Develop and implement caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, in-memory caching) to enhance API performance and reduce database load.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to define API contracts, utilizing Swagger UI for clear documentation and seamless integration.
• Conduct thorough testing and performance tuning of APIs to meet stringent business SLAs and ensure high availability.
• Deploy and manage APIs on Azure cloud platforms, demonstrating strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and release management, working with tools like GIT and Bitbucket.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within existing APIs, recommending and implementing infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the overall architectural design and technical strategy.
• Engage with highly technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, negotiate technical specifications, and translate business needs into technical Skills (Must-Have)
• Python Programming : Expert-level proficiency in Python, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• API Development : Extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• FastAPI : Hands-on experience with FastAPI framework for building high-performance web APIs.
• SQL Queries : Strong command of SQL for complex data manipulation, optimization, and database interaction.
• Caching Mechanisms : Practical experience with caching solutions such as Redis and in-memory caching for performance

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Jenkins, Azure DevOps). Proficient with GIT and Bitbucket for version control.

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