Sr Backend / API Engineer

At EmployIT, our passion lies in forging connections between exceptional talent and thrilling opportunities in the realm of technological innovation. With over 7 years of dedicated expertise in specialized IT headhunting, we have proudly propelled startups, SMEs, and major enterprises forward across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Join us as we shape the future of tech together.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the development of our API ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting and building robust, scalable, and secure APIs. We work in Elixir (with Phoenix and Ecto) but care more about general skills vs knowledge and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements and specifications.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure APIs.
• Implement secure API, including authentication and authorization.
• Optimize API performance and reliability through monitoring, testing, and tuning.
  
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in API design and development.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Elixir, Ruby, Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Expert understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with API security protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
• Familiarity with API management platforms and tools (e.g., Swagger, Postman).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Experience with JSON: API and/or GraphQL
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  
  

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of our team! Apply now and join us on this exciting adventure!