API Developer

The API Developer at Blue Altair is primarily responsible for implementing API management solutions using Apigee. This includes collaborating with stakeholders to evaluate business concepts, ensuring documentation is accurate, troubleshooting production issues, and participating in Agile/SCRUM development cycles.

The API Developer role at Blue Altair requires advanced skills in implementing API Service architectures (SOAP, REST) using tools like Apigee. Additionally, candidates should have solid knowledge of backend server components, APIs, and performance optimization, as well as experience with Continuous Integration and automated testing strategies.

At Blue Altair, we are deeply committed to the growth of our employees. The API Developer role offers abundant opportunities for professional development, access to training resources, and involvement in diverse projects that will enhance your skill set and career trajectory.

Blue Altair fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is considered a star. We emphasize collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, making it a fantastic environment for API Developers to thrive and excel.

As an API Developer at Blue Altair, you will be primarily using Apigee for API management, along with other market-leading tools that facilitate efficient API implementation and performance optimization.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've designed or implemented RESTful APIs. Highlight your understanding of REST principles and how you optimized performance for users.

API documentation is crucial as it serves as a user manual for developers who will use your API. Discuss your experience in creating clear, comprehensive documentation that aids in onboarding and ensures smooth integration.

Describe a systematic approach to troubleshooting, including steps you've taken to identify the root cause, your experience in resolving issues promptly, and how you communicate with the team during crises.

Share insights into specific tools you've used for testing APIs, such as Postman or JMeter. Highlight your experience in writing automated test scripts and validating request responses.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile principles, participating in SCRUM meetings, and how you contribute to sprint planning, enhancing team efficiency, and delivering value within set timelines.

Explain your time management skills, discussing how you assess project urgency, the impact on the team, and your methods for effective organization to ensure deadlines are met.

Share specific techniques you've employed for API performance optimization, such as caching, load balancing, or refactoring your code and how these strategies improved the user experience.

Describe a situation where you worked alongside designers, developers, or other stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Highlight the communication methods you utilized and the project's outcomes.

Discuss your understanding of Open API specifications and the importance of structuring them precisely to enhance developer experience. Include any tools or methods you use for clarity.

Mention the resources, such as online courses, forums, or publications, that you regularly follow to stay updated on API trends and how you apply this knowledge in your work.