Lead API Developer

Our goal is to strengthen the brand in Spain. We are looking for an expert to work as Lead API Developer!

What do you need to fulfill this job?

• Design and Develop APIs: Create high-performance, reusable, and reliable APIs that meet business needs.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with other software developers and business analysts to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Integrate APIs: Ensure seamless integration of APIs with existing data and software systems. Optimize for Performance: Optimize APIs for speed, efficiency, and scalability.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Test APIs to ensure responsiveness and efficiency and identify and fix bugs or bottlenecks.
• Documentation: Document API development processes, standards, and guidelines for future reference and other developers.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support for APIs, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Ensure Security: Implement appropriate encryption and data protection measures to ensure API security.
• Coaches team members and leads teams as necessary.
• Experience with API Management Platforms: Familiarity with tools like MuleSoft, Apigee, or similar.
• Knowledge of Security Protocols: Understanding of API security protocols and best practices.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Proficiency in Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in 2 of 3 languages - Java, Python, GoLang.
• Microservices: Experience building microservices in AWS and Azure and deployment and use of micro services in the Amazon and Azure ecosystem.
• Experience in API Design: Deep understanding of API design principles and best practices.
• Integration Skills: Experience in integrating APIs with existing systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail and a meticulous approach to development.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of reliability and production management, with a focus on maintaining high availability and stability across services.
• Risk-aware mindset with knowledge of key operational risks in financial institutions, applying this insight to develop resilient and compliant solutions.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, driving proactive enhancements in processes and systems.
• Experience in system and software security (SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, Windows AD, etc.), ensuring robust identity and access management.
• Application of engineering principles to production management, supporting scalable and efficient operations.
• Proven track record in automation, effectively reducing manual work and enhancing workflow productivity and consistency.

About HCLTech:

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 225,000+ people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis.

We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you'll thrive in, then you're in the right place. Join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Why Us?

• We offer End-to-end digital transformation expertise that helps clients from strategy through execution. We work with the biggest brands, offering the opportunity to be a part of industry-leading work.
• We are invested in your growth, offering learning and career development opportunities at every level to help you find your spark.
• We offer freedom and flexibility on the job, empowering our employees to make decisions.
• We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life balance and real flexibility Our company is extremely diverse with representation of 165 nationalities.
• We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe.
• We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 25 countries including Romania, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect.

If you have a valid disability certificate, Certificate of Disability in Force, please contact us.

Among HCL's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop, and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of HCL.

• HCL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.