Lead Engineer

Role Overview 

The back end developer role is responsible for design, development, testing and deployment of APIs in a fast-paced agile environment. In this role, you would be part of the development team and apply previous experience in designing and implementing solutions with the required specifications, standards, consistency and secure development practices for API lifecycle development.
Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain backend api / micro services using the .NET framework (and or .NET 6/Core 3.1) and C#.

  
  

• Design and implement solutions using Microsoft cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure) and associated PaaS services such as Microsoft Azure API Mgmt. Gateway, App service, Application Gateway , Table Storage, CosmosDB \MongoDB, Servicebus , AKS and other technologies as deemed appropriate.

  
  

• Design and implement services based on different standards for REST, Data integration techniques, Eventing, Messaging, and Transformation engines and downstream platforms and services (APIs).

  
  

• Maintain working knowledge of API security standards and implementation (Oauth 2.0, OpenID, JWT); Maintain knowledge of API security, authentication, authorization, IP security setup, and endpoint configuration.

  
  

• Document/generate API specifications to standards and work with stakeholders to provide for a seamless integration experience.

  
  

• Be a hands-on engineer, own production needs, and actively involved in project execution.

  
  
• Should be able to guide teams on root causing issues and guide team solutioning. 

• Drive Observability and performance improvements across the platform

  
  

• Good expertise of unit Testing ( Junit/Jest/Moqito)

  
  

• Use AI tools in driving the producivity

  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or an equivalent required.

  
  

• Must be familiar with large & complex systems, highly transactional online systems, and performance architectures.

  
  

• Back-end Engineer with 15+ years of extensive working experience in delivering end to end solutions.

  
  

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience working on API & Framework development projects.

  
  

• Experience working with large complex systems.

  
  

• Experience in developing and deploying production applications for the Microsoft cloud platform - Microsoft Azure

  
  

• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Deployment tools

  
  

• Deep understanding of object oriented principles and design patterns

  
  

• Experience in Node.Js would be an added advantage 

  
  

• A strong passion for learning and adapting to new technologies

  
  

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

  
  

• Handles multiple demands / priorities effectively. Adapts to best fit with situation at hand. 

  
  

• Handles conflict effectively. Develops new skills quickly. 

  
  

• Willing to accept new responsibilities. Takes initiative & accountability