Lead API Developer

Techstra SolutionsPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesOnsite

Summary

Techstra is seeking an experienced Lead API Developer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure RESTful APIs for backend microservices in a fast-paced financial services environment. This position requires hands-on experience integrating with cloud-based Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms and taking full ownership of the DevOps lifecycle. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver, capable of optimizing performance and leading architectural decisions while ensuring high security and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot for backend microservices.
Integrate microservices with cloud-based CCaaS platforms, ensuring high security, scalability, and performance.
Lead architecture and design discussions related to API development and microservice implementation.
Manage the complete DevOps lifecycle: build, test, deploy, monitor, and support APIs in production.
Implement version control and API governance best practices.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with financial data protection standards and API security protocols.

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of backend/API development experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Java and Spring Boot.
Proven expertise in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
Experience integrating with cloud-based CCaaS systems in financial services environments.
Strong proficiency in DevOps tools and processes, including:
CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
API management and security with IBM DataPower
Web application protection via Akamai
Source control with Git
Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
Deep understanding of API security, including OAuth, encryption, and secure data handling.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior developers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana).
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Join us to shape the future of financial technology through robust and secure API development.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience.Let me know if you’d like a tailored version for internal hiring, external job boards, or to match a specific company brand or format.At Techstra Solutions, we help top companies and brands achieve the business value of Digital and Talent Transformation. We believe there are three components in successful business transformation: Business Strategy, Technology and Talent. It is the coming together of these three disciplines that enables companies to take full advantage of opportunities.

It differentiates us. Our approach is holistic and all encompassing. We consider the full picture as we guide our clients on this journey. We are experts in transformation, business strategy, technology, innovation, and human capital management. We deliver our expertise through client consulting, innovative staffing solutions and software development. From strategy through implementation, we are dedicated to bringing our clients world-class business and talent solutions that fit strategic requirements and most importantly, deliver results.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender,, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law.

The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.

Life at Techstra Solutions

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