What are the responsibilities and job description for the API Developer (Entry Level) position at Unacast?
Unacast is a global location intelligence and insights company transforming our understanding of human activity in the physical world. Using state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence, Unacast extracts valuable information from location data, delivering trustworthy, reliable, and privacy-friendly location intelligence. Companies across industries, at every stage of growth, rely on Unacast’s actionable human mobility insights to make more informed decisions that better align with the world around them.
Are you excited about APIs and are ready to grow your career in software development?
We are on a mission to revolutionize location-based insights by helping businesses understand how people interact with the physical world. Our APIs empower customers to find the “needle in a haystack” of big data, with privacy as a core focus.
As an API Developer on our team, you’ll help design, build, and maintain the APIs that are the foundation of Unacast’s data products. You’ll work closely with experienced developers, learn cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to impactful projects.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain high-quality APIs to support various applications and services.
- Ensure APIs are well-documented, including clear instructions and examples.
- Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of quality and maintainability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand use cases as needed.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in API development, recommending improvements and advancements to our current API ecosystem.
Who we think you are
- 1 year of software development experience.
- Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, Scala, or SQL.
- Knowledge of SQL database design, automation, and efficient querying.
- Familiarity with REST API design principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Fluency in English.
... and it is a positive if
- Experience with data analytics and data visualization.
- Basic knowledge of AWS services and JSON/GeoJSON processing.
- You have an interest in geospatial data.
- You are team and customer service oriented, innovative, open-minded to the solution set, and driven to deliver solutions that meet or exceed requirements.
- You believe that simple approaches are better than complex, whenever possible.
What we expect of you
- Demonstrate a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
- Contribute to a positive and enjoyable work environment
- We are a startup, so things change fast, you need to be agile and proactive on this journey
Other Info
This is a remote position that may require occasional travel. Preference for candidates on EST or CST time zones who reside in the following states: CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV
We offer competitive salaries and benefits and unlimited PTO. The typical base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.
Unacast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Unacast is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible), we will provide a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process. To request an accommodation in connection with the application or recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at 703-840-8850. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Unacast participates in the E-Verify program.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
