Lead API Developer

Job Description

About The Position We are looking for motivated individuals to deliver innovative digital solutions through design, development, deployment, and support. The Lead API Software Developer (Back-end) role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining back-end applications and APIs using Microsoft Azure and common back-end frameworks. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, optimize performance, and ensure scalability and reliability. Key skills include proficiency in C#, .NET, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and implementing best practices for code quality and security. This Lead role has an expectation of 10-15 years of relevant experience and will provide mentorship to junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities Lead a large team of junior and senior software developers in the analysis and drafting of technical requirements to design, develop, test, and maintain application back ends and APIs leveraging Microsoft Azure and common back-end frameworks. Mentor junior and senior software developers to gain proficiency in software design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design API solutions that meet business needs. Create and enhance existing code implementing industry best practices around software design patterns to ensure the codebase is maintainable and scalable Optimize APIs and backends for performance, scalability, and reliability. Design and management of relational database schemas, performance, and queries. Troubleshoot and resolve API and backend related issues in a timely manner. Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes. Document API processes, configurations, and best practices. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our API solutions remain cutting-edge. Required Qualifications Basic proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using Python. 10-15 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with automated testing. Knowledge and experience applying multiple levels of testing (Unit, Integration, and End to End) Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments. Experience monitoring & logging application performance in cloud environment Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.