Full Time

API Platform Engineer

Randstad Digital Americas
Washington, DC
$140,000 - $200,000* / year (about $67–$96 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a API Platform Engineer usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that allow different software systems to communicate. This role involves creating robust, scalable, and secure APIs, often using established architectural patterns like REST or GraphQL. Responsibilities include writing clean, testable code, documenting APIs for developers, and collaborating with other engineers to integrate APIs into applications. Monitoring API performance and troubleshooting issues are also common tasks.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js, experience with API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Express.js), and familiarity with database technologies and version control systems like Git are generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong understanding of software development principles and a passion for building reliable and efficient interfaces between systems often thrive in this role.

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