Lead API Developer
System One • Cleveland, Ohio
8 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
Job Title: Lead API Developer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Cleveland, OH | Dallas, TX
Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
We are seeking a Lead API Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices to lead the design, development, and support of enterprise-scale APIs and backend services. This role will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and drive best practices across API development initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and backend applications
- Lead API development efforts and provide technical mentorship to team members
- Build and support Java-based RESTful services integrated with internal and external systems
- Drive API standards, architecture decisions, and development best practices
- Participate in solution design, code reviews, and technical planning
- Create technical designs and translate business requirements into scalable solutions
- Support release planning, change management, production deployments, and post-release validation
- Troubleshoot and optimize applications across multiple environments
- Collaborate with business, product, and technical stakeholders in an Agile environment
Requirements
- 10+ years of Java/J2EE development experience
- Strong experience with Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture
- 8+ years of RESTful and/or SOAP web services development
- Experience with REST APIs, XML, JSON, and Swagger/OpenAPI
- 5+ years of Angular, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- 5+ years of GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline experience
- Experience writing and maintaining unit tests
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience with Release Management and production deployment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with API management platforms such as Apigee
- Knowledge of DevOps and deployment automation tools
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams