About this role
Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Member of Technical Staff (MTS-2) with 2+ years of software development experience to join our API Platform Engineering team. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable cloud-based services and APIs. The engineer will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions using REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, AWS cloud technologies, and modern software development practices. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong coding foundation, a passion for distributed systems, and a desire to grow expertise in cloud-native application development. Key Responsibilities · Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Python. · Develop and enhance RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs that support customer-facing and internal applications. · Participate in feature design discussions and contribute to technical solutions for product requirements. · Build and deploy cloud-native applications and services using AWS technologies. · Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while following engineering best practices. · Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production and customer-reported issues. · Collaborate with Product Management, QA, UX, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality features. · Participate in code reviews and continuously improve software quality, reliability, and performance. · Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and development productivity initiatives. · Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs, services, and design decisions. · Support Agile development processes using Jira and source code management using Bitbucket. Job Requirements Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. · 2+ years of software development experience. · Strong programming skills in Node.js and Python. · Hands-on experience developing and consuming REST APIs and GraphQL APIs. · Experience working with AWS cloud services. · Proficiency with Git-based version control systems, Bitbucket, and Jira. · Understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and Agile practices. · Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills. · Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications · Experience with GraphQL schema design and API gateway technologies. · Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems. · Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. · Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment automation. · Knowledge of authentication and authorisation mechanisms such as OAuth2 and JWT. · Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. · Understanding of observability tools, logging, and monitoring solutions. Education Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Bachelors or Masters degree holder