Java API Engineer - PeopleServe : Job Details

Java API EngineerThe Role We are looking for a highly skilled Java API Engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-scale processing platforms. You will play a critical role in building, maintaining, and evolving API services using modern frameworks and open-source technologies. This position requires a strong background in Java, microservices, and cloud-based solutions, along with a deep understanding of API design principles. Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and share knowledge with the team
• Design, develop, and optimize API services that are scalable, secure, and efficient
• Take ideas from concept to rapid prototype, leveraging real-life feedback for improvements
• Act as a self-starter who challenges the status quo and continuously seeks innovative solutions
• Utilize CI/CD practices and tools to ensure rapid, low-risk deployments (e.g., A/B tests, blue-green deployments, feature toggles)
• Architect complex solutions for high-scale data processing platforms
• Mentor and guide team members on technical design and best practices
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to drive the development of the next-generation ecosystem
• Evaluate and prototype emerging technologies to assess business value and feasibility
• Develop API services using modern frameworks and open-source technologies
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute expertise to decision-making processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience in Java Web Services and API solutions
• Strong leadership and execution skills in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Ability to support mission-critical, customer-facing applications and platforms
• Expertise in microservices architecture, stream processing, and message-oriented middleware
• Experience with AWS cloud services such as EKS, S3, SQS, SNS, and Lambda
• Proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, Spring Core, and JavaScript
• Deep understanding of API design, including versioning, isolation, and microservices
• Experience documenting APIs using frameworks like Swagger
• Strong DevOps skills, with experience in CI/CD tools such as Maven, Jenkins, Stash, Ansible, Docker
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and best practices for scalability and reliability.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with web development technologies such as JSP, HTML, CSS/SASS, jQuery, Angular, and Node.js is a plus
• Proven ability to work with global development teams and lead best practices for software development