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This role will also deliver services developed based on API and microservices concepts using RESTful or gRPC principles for our rapidly evolving products both custom or package software.This role is fully remote working CST hours. Possible travel twice yearly to Chicago, Illinois.Lead API Developer ResponsibilitiesDeveloping detailed design to align with the business requirements.Working with the team and business colleagues to define KPIs, and ensure data integrity.Developing estimates of work effort required to complete the business requirements.Designing, developing and maintaining scalable APIs and microservices for middleware and partner applications using GO programming language (Golang), C#, .NET 7, node.js, bash/shell script, JSON/XML data formats.Collaborating with Quality Assurance in the preparation of test environments and execution of system tests.Collaborating with internal customers to determine the most efficient, cost-effective approach to meet their business requirements.Implementing industry best practices for API security, policies and versioning strategy.Preparing test environments, executing system tests, and assisting with execution of user acceptance tests.Performing capacity and performance testing of services.Lead API Developer QualificationsBachelor’s Degree required Preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems.8+ years of software application development experience in .NET core, C#.5+ years of experience in leading team in backend API & microservices development.2+years of experience in any public cloud technologies(Azure or GCP).2+ years of experience with real-time data streaming and processing using Kafka or RabbitMq etc.2+ years experience in Telemetry/Operational tech stack such as logging, monitoring tools- Sumo, Datadog, NewRelic, ELK etc.Strong knowledge of various databases (SQL, NoSQL) both on-prem and in cloud.Experience in Golang, node.js is a plus.Experience in modern API technologies and API authentication, throttling, and rate limiting.Experience with the following: Waterfall, Agile/Scrum Development and Continuous Integration and delivery.Ability to develop a technical software solution to a business problem utilized by the various business areas that need access to services supplied by an API.Ability to create estimates for software development based on technical solutions that address business requirements.Demonstrated logical analysis and problem solving skills.Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.Strong written and oral communication skills.","company":"Vanderhouwen","rawCompany":"vanderhouwen","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T10:44:16.203Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead API Developer","description":"Job ID# 66132Lead API DeveloperOur client is seeking a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join their team as a Lead API Developer within the organization's Merchandising Planning & Allocation. 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