What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs using cutting-edge Java technologies.
• Create and refine API specifications that drive innovation.
• Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI, and back-end teams to design APIs that truly meet business needs.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that sets the standard for software development best practices.
• Implement robust unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure API reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, offering feedback to help elevate the team’s code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related challenges in production environments.
• Continuously monitor and optimise API performance, scalability, and reliability to deliver seamless experiences.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with the latest trends and best practices in API development.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
• 10+ years of experience in Java software development, with a focus on API development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with API specification languages such as OpenAPI (Swagger) or RAML.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
• Experience with database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Angular / React is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.