Senior GraphQL Developer - API Design (5-7 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

GraphQL API Development : Design, develop, and deploy GraphQL APIs for seamless data interaction and integration with various applications.

Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of junior developers, providing guidance and ensuring that the team delivers high-quality API solutions.

Work Estimation & Planning : Analyze functional requirements, provide accurate work estimates, and break down tasks for the team in an Agile/Scrum mode.

Agile Development : Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and timely delivery of features.

Code Development & Optimization : Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for API development, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

API Deployment : Build and deploy APIs, ensuring smooth integration into production environments and ongoing monitoring of API performance.

Collaboration & Documentation : Maintain clear documentation for all developed APIs, ensuring team members and stakeholders understand the design and usage of the APIs.

Problem-Solving : Troubleshoot and resolve issues in API development and deployment, ensuring minimal disruptions to services.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Experience : 5+ years of professional experience in API development, with at least 2+ years of hands-on experience working with GraphQL APIs.

Technical Skills :

- Expertise in GraphQL API design and development.

- Strong knowledge of backend technologies and frameworks for building APIs (i.e., Node.js, Express, Java, Python).

- Familiarity with database integration for GraphQL APIs (i.e., SQL, NoSQL databases).

- Experience with REST APIs and integrating GraphQL with existing RESTful services.

- Leadership & Team Management : Proven experience leading teams, mentoring junior developers, and driving API development processes in an Agile/Scrum environment.

- Agile/Scrum : Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies with an understanding of sprint planning, task estimation, and delivering timely results.

- Version Control : Proficiency with Git for version control and collaboration.

- Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with GraphQL performance tuning and optimization.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure) for API deployment and hosting.

- Knowledge of API security best practices (i.e., OAuth, JWT).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automating build and deployment processes