81 North is hiring a TypeScript API Integration Specialist for a key project. The role involves developing and maintaining robust integrations between our core platform and various third-party services. You will be responsible for writing clean, type-safe TypeScript code within a Node.js environment to handle data exchange, authentication, and error handling. This is a certified position for developers who can demonstrate advanced proficiency in TypeScript and a deep understanding of API design principles and best practices in a remote setting.

We are looking for a skilled TypeScript API Integration Specialist to join our engineering team on a certified remote project. Your primary responsibility will be to architect, build, and maintain the integrations that connect our services with external APIs. You will work extensively with TypeScript to ensure the reliability and scalability of these connections.

Your Role and Impact:

• Design, develop, and deploy server-side logic for API integrations using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Handle complex data transformations and mappings between different API schemas.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, API Keys, JWT).
• Create comprehensive error handling and logging systems to ensure integration stability.
• Write extensive unit and integration tests to validate the functionality of your code.
• Collaborate with product managers and other developers to define integration requirements and specifications.
• Document all integrations thoroughly for internal and external use.

This is a challenging role that requires a developer with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality. You must be comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining clear communication with the team. Success in this role means building integrations that are not only functional but also secure, performant, and easy to maintain.

• At least a year of professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with modern development tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Must hold the specified advanced TypeScript certification.

• Opportunity to work on a modern, type-safe technology stack.
• Flexible work schedule and fully remote setup.
• Work on technically challenging problems that have a direct business impact.
• Highly competitive hourly rate.