.Net API Developer

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time - On Site. API Developer (.NET) Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and experienced API Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in back-end development while working in an agile, collaborative environment that spans the full software architecture including front-end and back-end systems. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining secure and scalable APIs that serve as the backbone for seamless communication between distributed systems, services, and applications. Key Responsibilities: API Design & Development Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs to support system integration. Develop Azure-based APIs using .NET Core. Ensure APIs are modular, scalable, reusable, and align with industry best practices. Create and maintain API documentation using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI or Postman. System Integration Integrate APIs with back-end systems, third-party platforms, and databases. Collaborate with front-end developers for smooth UI-to-API interactions. Implement secure authentication protocols including OAuth, JWT, and API Keys. Performance Optimization Monitor and enhance API performance and responsiveness. Implement caching, rate-limiting, and throttling mechanisms. Ensure APIs scale efficiently to support high concurrency and traffic volumes. Testing & Quality Assurance Write and execute automated tests (unit, integration, load) to validate APIs. Debug and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolutions. Continuously improve codebase and API stability using best QA practices. Security & Compliance Implement robust security measures against threats such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc. Use encryption, tokenization, and other modern techniques to secure API communication. Regularly update and maintain API components to address vulnerabilities and remain compliant. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams including product owners, developers, and QA engineers. Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions. Incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve and refine API capabilities. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate, user-friendly API documentation for both internal teams and external developers. Report API performance metrics, issues, and usage trends to stakeholders. Required Skills: Programming Languages: Proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js), Python, Java, Go, or C# (.NET Core). API Standards & Protocols: Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and WebSockets. Documentation Tools: Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Apiary, etc. Security: Expertise with OAuth, JWT, API Key Management, SSL/TLS, and secure coding practices. Version Control: Hands-on experience with Git and Git-based workflows. Databases: Experience working with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases. Testing Frameworks: Familiarity with Jest, Mocha, JUnit, Postman/Newman, or similar testing tools. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): Experience with Azure API Management and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes. Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Understanding of microservices and service mesh architectures.