Join our team as a Backend API Developer to help build and maintain our suite of RESTful APIs. You will be working with Node.js and Express to create scalable and secure endpoints that power our web and mobile applications. This is a contract position focused on expanding our API functionality and improving existing services. You will collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to deliver robust backend solutions in a fast-paced agile environment.

We are seeking a Backend API Developer to contribute to our core platform services. In this role, you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of our APIs, from design and development to testing and deployment. You'll be working primarily with Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js to build new features and enhance our existing microservices architecture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing RESTful APIs to support new product features.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Integrating with databases (both SQL and NoSQL) to store and retrieve data.
• Collaborating with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration.
• Optimizing APIs for performance, scalability, and security.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to our team's engineering standards.
• Documenting APIs clearly for both internal and external consumers.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a developer with a solid understanding of backend principles and API design. You should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and have a passion for building high-quality software. While this is a junior to intermediate role, we expect you to be able to work independently on assigned tasks and take ownership of your code. This is an excellent opportunity to gain deep experience in backend development and microservices.

• 1-3 years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience with a web framework like Express.js.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design principles.
• Basic knowledge of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Opportunity to work on a modern microservices architecture
• Collaborative and fast-paced agile environment
• Fully remote position with flexible hours
• Enhance your skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and API design