Senior software engineer (API)
September 11
🔄 Hybrid – San Francisco
Description
•As the founding API Software Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge backend services and API solutions. •Ensure API performance, security, and reliability through thorough testing, monitoring, and optimization. •Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs that support our products and services. •Work with API gateways and manage API deployments, including security, access control, and infrastructure provisioning using Terraform. •Collaborate with backend engineers, SDK developers and other stakeholders to define API requirements and specifications. •Implement best practices for API design, including versioning, error handling, and documentation. •Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API performance, availability, and integrations.
Requirements
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. •Minimum 5 +years of recent professional experience in API development including designing, building, and testing RESTful APIs •5+ years of experience using Python or Typescript •Strong expertise in Kong Konnect and Terraform •Knowledge of Server Send Event (SSE) Streaming API, API security and rate limiting techniques. •Experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Postman, Mocha, Newman) for API testing. •Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. •Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
•Generous PTO, plus company holidays •Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family •Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks) •Fertility and family planning support •Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri •Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options •Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution •Annual work-life stipends for: •Home office setup, cell phone, internet •Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc. •Learning and development stipend •Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites •Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k
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