Lead API Developer

Quick Facts

• Locations: Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX
• Work model: Hybrid (onsite and remote)
• Role focus: Lead API design, development, and support

Description

Lead the design, development, and support of enterprise-scale APIs and backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. Provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and drive API standards and best practices. Translate business requirements into scalable solutions and support releases through deployment and post-release validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and backend applications
• Lead API development efforts and provide technical mentorship to team members
• Build and support Java-based RESTful services integrated with internal and external systems
• Drive API standards, architecture decisions, and development best practices
• Participate in solution design, code reviews, and technical planning
• Create technical designs and translate business requirements into scalable solutions
• Support release planning, change management, production deployments, and post-release validation
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications across multiple environments
• Collaborate with business, product, and technical stakeholders in an Agile environment

Requirements

• 10+ years of Java/J2EE development experience
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• 8+ years of RESTful and/or SOAP web services development
• Experience with REST APIs, XML, JSON, and Swagger/OpenAPI
• 5+ years of Angular, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• 5+ years of GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with release management and production deployment

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans)
• 401(k) plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee
• Knowledge of DevOps and deployment automation tools
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
• Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration