API Development Engineer

API Development Engineer

Full-Time

United States

Job Title

API Development Engineer

Experience

3–8 Years

Job Locations

Jacksonville, FL; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Mode

Hybrid / Remote / On-site

Salary Range

$95,000 – $155,000 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled API Development Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, backend development, API integrations, and cloud-based technologies.

The candidate will work closely with software engineers, architects, and product teams to develop reliable API solutions that support business applications and enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Build scalable and secure API architectures.
• Develop and integrate microservices-based applications.
• Implement API authentication, authorization, and security mechanisms.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external applications.
• Optimize API performance, scalability, and response times.
• Develop API documentation using Swagger and OpenAPI.
• Perform API testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with frontend, backend, and DevOps teams.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor API performance and resolve production issues.
• Follow coding standards and software development best practices.

Required Technical Skills

• RESTful API Development
• Node.js / Python / Java / C#
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Spring Boot / Express.js / FastAPI
• Microservices Architecture
• JSON / XML
• Swagger / OpenAPI
• OAuth 2.0 / JWT Authentication
• PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB
• Docker / Kubernetes
• AWS / Azure / Google Cloud
• Git / GitHub
• Postman / API Testing
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Agile / Scrum Methodologies

Experience Requirements

• 3–8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in API development and integration.
• Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of API security, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience with databases and cloud-based environments.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent practical software development experience is also considered.

Salary & Benefits

Experience

Estimated Annual Salary

3–4 Years

$95,000–$115,000

4–6 Years

$115,000–$135,000

6–8 Years

$135,000–$155,000

Additional Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses (where applicable).
• Flexible working arrangements depending on the employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

Job Details

• Country: United States
• Locations: Jacksonville, FL; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC
• Experience: 3–8 Years
• Salary: $95,000–$155,000 per year
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Mode: Based on employer requirements

Note

Salary figures are indicative US market estimates and may vary based on experience, qualifications, employer, and location.