API / Backend Engineer

We are seeking an experienced API/Backend Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining API endpoints using either Go or Typescript. You will work in an Agile environment with continuous integration and managing API Gateway configurations to ensure seamless integrations with web applications and external API endpoints.

Key Responsibilities

API Development:

Design, develop, document, and maintain high-quality API endpoints using Golang
Implement controls to ensure API security, availability, and scalability

CI/CD and Agile Practices:

Work with DevOps to implement and manage continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with team members in an Agile environment

API Gateway Management:

Configure and manage API Gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Zuplo or similar) for routing and authentication.

Collaboration & Integration:

Work closely with product managers, front-end developers, and QA teams to deliver seamless, data-driven applications.
Integrate services with various systems and third-party services.

Quality Assurance:

Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and performance.
Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize endpoints for efficiency.

Qualifications

Experience:

3-5 years of professional experience in API development or a related role.
Proven experience writing API endpoints using Go.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE or in a relevant field.
Familiarity with zero trust and web authentication methods.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of RESTful API principles and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in configuring and managing API Gateways.
Familiarity with Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Methodologies:

Experience working in Agile development environments.

Other Skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively on own initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP or Supabase).
Knowledge of REST and related frameworks.
Exposure to automated testing frameworks and traffic monitoring tools.
Interpersonal and Communication skills
Written and spoken English skills is one of the mandatory qualifications.

What We Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
The chance to work on cutting-edge payment technology projects.

Skills

Git Jira GO AWS RESTful APIs API Gateways CI CD Asana Zuplo GCP Azure

Job Details

Industry:

Information Technology

Functional Area:

Software & Web Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

Second Shift (Afternoon)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Experience:

3 Years - 5 Years

Apply Before:

Mar 12, 2025

Posting Date:

Feb 12, 2025

Cyber Info Tech Solutions

Information Technology · 1-10 employees - Islamabad

Cyber Infotech Solutions, Inc. based in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a world-class provider of cost-effective and innovative, Client Server, distributed, mobile and Web based Software Solutions. Additional offerings include Staffing and Outsourcing services, Corporate Identity, Creative Graphics Web Design.