What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead API Engineer position at KForce?
DescriptionKforce has a client seeking a hybrid Lead API Engineer to join their team in Sandy Springs, GA.Duties Include :
- Lead API Engineer will lead the development, deployment, and optimization of high-performance backend API services using Express.js and Nest.js
- Perform Pull Request (PR) reviews in GitHub, ensuring code quality, security, and adherence to best practices
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and architects to design and implement scalable enterprise-grade APIs
- Promote and implement best practices for CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies
- Identify and act on opportunities for backend performance optimization to enhance system reliability
- Foster team growth by providing mentorship, coaching, and guidance on technical challenges
- As a Lead API Engineer, you will actively participate in peer reviews of solution designs, offering clear and actionable feedback
- Lead agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure team alignment and project success
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, design, and development processes
- Work cross-functionally to ensure backend APIs align with product requirements and business objectives
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues, while proactively identifying areas for improvementRequirements
- 5 years of experience as a Software Developer
- 2 years in a technical leadership role, guiding teams through delivery
- Proven experience building RESTful APIs and microservices using Express.js and Nest.js
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, with a solid understanding of backend concepts
- Hands-on experience with GitHub, including Pull Request (PR) management and code reviews
- Demonstrated expertise in CI / CD pipelines and deployment automation (Azure DevOps or similar)
- Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Extensive experience designing and developing enterprise grade software
- Experience with debugging, performance profiling and optimizationJob TypeDirect HireCompensation140000 - $160000
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
