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Austin-based SDVOSB delivering application development, cybersecurity, instructional design and training to DOD and VA.
API Tech Lead
Location
United States
Posted
36 days ago
Salary
$130K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
API Tech Lead
MKS2 Technologies
• Lead the design and development of APIs, including specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols such as REST and GraphQL • Provide technical leadership to a team of 3–4 developers, guiding design decisions and engineering best practices • Remain hands-on in the codebase, contributing production-grade code for core services • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and security • Partner closely with the Engineering Crew Lead and API Architect to review solution design and deliver robust, scalable solutions • Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal systems, external applications, and third-party services • Promote the effective use of AI-enabled tools in the API development lifecycle to improve productivity and code quality • Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for consumers, including usage guidance and best practices • Implement and uphold security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption • Interface with external engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical standards, governance requirements, compliance obligations, and ongoing cATO maintenance • Monitor and optimize API performance, reliability, and scalability • Manage API versioning and support backward compatibility as services evolve • Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot production issues, and implement enhancements based on stakeholder feedback • Participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-call operations
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of strong Ruby on Rails experience
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience with the RSpec testing framework
- Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs
- Ability to lead engineering teams while remaining hands-on with development
Benefits
- PTO
- Holiday
- Immediate 401k match
- Full Benefits and more!
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