We are seeking a skilled API Developer to design, implement, and deploy a robust and scalable REST API for our software platform. The ideal candidate will work closely with our team to determine the best architecture for the API, ensuring it meets business and technical requirements. The API will power key features of our platform, including user authentication, a marketplace for digital content, and device integration.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture and Design:
Collaborate with stakeholders to determine the best architecture for the API, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Design a clean and intuitive API structure to meet current and future needs.
Development and Implementation:
Implement API endpoints for core functionalities, including user authentication, content management, and integrations.
Ensure secure handling of sensitive data, including encryption key management and secure transactions.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
Write and execute comprehensive test cases to ensure reliability and performance.
Conduct integration testing to verify seamless interaction with external systems.
Documentation:
Provide thorough documentation of the API using industry standards (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger).
Create user guides for developers and administrators to use the API effectively.
Deployment and Maintenance:
Deploy the API in a production environment and monitor its performance.
Implement a strategy for updates, maintenance, and scaling as needed.
API Integrations:
The API will include integrations for:
User Authentication:
Email/password-based authentication.
Third-party authentication using Google, Apple, Facebook, etc.
Hardware device authentication via QR code linking to user accounts.
Content Management:
Endpoints to manage digital content stored in Git repositories.
Functionality to create, update, and retrieve repository details.
Marketplace and Transactions:
A marketplace for browsing and purchasing digital content.
Secure financial transactions using a payment gateway (e.g., Stripe).
License management for purchased content, including generating and managing encryption keys.
Device Management:
APIs to associate hardware devices with user accounts.
Support for secure device authentication and configuration.
Qualifications:
Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying APIs.
Strong understanding of API architecture, authentication mechanisms, and security best practices.
Experience integrating with third-party services, including payment gateways and OAuth providers.
Ability to produce clear and detailed documentation for APIs.
Familiarity with version control systems and workflows (e.g., Git).
