API .net developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs using C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+.
• Build and maintain microservices and distributed backend systems.
• Integrate APIs with front-end applications, third-party systems, and databases.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and DevOps engineers to design optimal solutions.
• Optimize APIs for performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices and design principles (SOLID, DRY, etc.).
• Perform code reviews and provide technical mentorship to other team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to API integrations and backend logic.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, IdentityServer).
• Maintain proper documentation for APIs (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).

Technical Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and API development.
• Expertise in C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+, and ASP.NET Web API.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and API lifecycle management.
• Experience with Entity Framework Core, LINQ, and SQL databases (SQL Server/PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
• Solid experience in API security (JWT, OAuth2, rate limiting, CORS, etc.).
• Proficient with API testing tools like Postman and Swagger.
• Strong experience with Azure or AWS (e.g., Azure Functions, API Gateway, Lambda).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated deployments.
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) is a plus.
• Understanding of containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes is preferred.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-204).
• Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Clean Architecture.