What you'll do:

• Lead the design of comprehensive API architectures aligned with business requirements.
• Define strategic API endpoints, request/response structures, and data models for optimal interactions.
• Provide technical leadership in API design decisions and implementations.
• Mentor and guide the development team in adhering to best practices.
• Develop high-quality APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Python, Java, and Golang.
• Ensure the creation of clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that sets industry standards.
• Implement advanced data handling and processing logic within APIs, including data validation, transformation, and integration strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of robust security measures, including advanced authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data exchanged through APIs.
• Design and enforce API versioning strategies to maintain backward and forward compatibility.
• Effectively manage deprecated features and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to optimize API performance for speed and scalability.
• Implement advanced caching, throttling, and load balancing strategies to handle high request volumes efficiently.
• Implement comprehensive error handling and logging mechanisms to provide actionable feedback and facilitate troubleshooting.
• Oversee the creation of clear and comprehensive API documentation for developers.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligns with architectural decisions.
• Lead the development and execution of robust test cases to ensure API functionality, reliability, and security.
• Drive the implementation of unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with frontend and backend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of APIs within the software ecosystem
• Take a proactive role in monitoring API usage, performance, and stability.
• Identify and address issues promptly to maintain a high level of service availability.
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of backend solutions for wallet, collections, and cash-on-delivery processes.
• Utilize your strong architectural expertise to design both low and high-level system architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Drive scalability initiatives to future-proof our systems and accommodate growing business demands, while maintaining optimal performance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the adoption of best practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in the payments and collections API landscape, providing strategic insights to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in API design and development.
• Proven expertise in backend technologies, including Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Golang.
• In-depth understanding of RESTful API principles and best practices.
• Extensive experience with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger, Postman).
• Expertise in API security protocols (OAuth, JWT) and encryption techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of database systems, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical leadership within a collaborative team environment.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Prior exposure to the payments and collections API business domain is highly desirable, with a deep understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.