Job Description

7 - 9 Years
1 Opening
Pune

Role description

We are seeking a talented and experienced API Engineer to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of RESTful API architecture, HTTP protocols, and API security standards. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure APIs while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs. Ensure high performance, security, and responsiveness of API services. Collaborate with frontend and backend teams for seamless API integration. Manage API concerns including versioning, throttling, rate limiting, and error handling. Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, API keys). Monitor API health, performance, and troubleshoot technical issues. Document API specifications using Swagger/OpenAPI. Contribute to defining API development standards and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong expertise in RESTful API design and implementation. Proficiency with HTTP, JSON, XML, request/response headers, and status codes. Mandatory hands-on experience with AWS services. Solid understanding of API security practices (OAuth2, JWT tokens, API keys). Experience with API management tools like AWS API Gateway, Kong, or similar platforms. Practical knowledge of API lifecycle management, including deployment, versioning, and deprecation. Familiar with caching, rate limiting, logging, and monitoring in API environments. Strong analytical and debugging skills. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience with Java-based API development is a plus.

Skills

Rest Api,Aws Cloud,Java

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.