Java Lead - API Developer

Job Title: Java Lead - API Developer
Duration: 9 Months
Location: Richmond VA 23238

We are looking for an API Developer

Required Skills
Programming Languages: Proficiency in at (Python, Java, Go)
RESTful API Design: Deep understanding of REST principles, HTTP methods, status codes
API Protocols: REST, GraphQL, WebSockets
Authentication & Authorization: OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, SAML
Database Knowledge: SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis)
Version Control: Git/GitHub
Architecture Design: Microservices, Event-driven, Service mesh
Advanced Protocols: gRPC, GraphQL federation, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events
Security: API security best practices, rate limiting, threat modeling
Scalability & Performance: Load balancing, caching, CDN integration
Enterprise Integration: ESB, message queues (Kafka)

Technical Competencies
API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman)
Microservices architecture
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
CI/CD pipelines
Testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)
Performance optimization and caching strategies

Soft Skills
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Clear technical communication
Code review proficiency

Experience
5-7 years of software development experience
Proven track record of building scalable APIs
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)