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Robert Half Cloud API Developer in Bedford, Massachusetts
Description
This job is 5 days a week onsite just north of Boston. You must live in MA or NH and be willing to work onsite 5x per week in order to be considered.
Job Description: Senior API Developer (Cloud ERP Integration)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior API Developer to lead the integration of our cloud-based ERP systems via robust and scalable Restful APIs. This is a critical role within our organization where you will be the primary authority for all cloud integration and development efforts. As a Senior API Developer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication between diverse systems while leveraging your expertise to create innovative solutions that drive business continuity and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
API Development and Integration: Design, develop, and maintain Restful APIs to enable seamless communication between various cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
System Architecture and Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business needs, define integration requirements, and design comprehensive API-driven solutions to meet those needs.
Cloud Integration: Serve as the in-house expert in integrating diverse cloud platforms, leveraging APIs, web services, and data flows to streamline business operations.
Data Management: Work extensively with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) to structure, transmit, and interpret data between systems.
Development and Scripting: Use programming languages such as Python (or equivalent experience in other languages) to customize API solutions and enhance system functionality.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for all APIs and system integrations, including use cases, workflows, and troubleshooting guidelines.
Mentoring and Leadership: Lead and mentor junior developers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the development team.
Problem-Solving & Quality Assurance: Investigate API-related issues, debug code, and implement solutions to resolve connectivity and performance challenges. Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance to deliver error-free integrations.
Collaboration: Partner with IT teams, business analysts, and external vendors to understand workflows and assess how APIs can better support business requirements.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience:
API Development Expertise: Proven experience designing and building Restful APIs using modern frameworks and tools.
Cloud ERP Integration: Strong knowledge of cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Cloud, Workday) and their connectivity requirements.
JSON Proficiency: Extensive experience working with JSON for data transfer and API requests/responses.
Programming Knowledge: Proficiency in Python is highly desired, but comparable development experience in other languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, C#) is acceptable.
System Interoperability: Hands-on experience in integrating disparate systems or platforms using APIs, middleware, and scripting solutions.
Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead large projects and serve as a trusted technical resource to guide cross-functional teams.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges.
Documentation: Excellent ability to create clear, detailed, and comprehensive technical documentation.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles and Agile methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with API gateways and management platforms (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Apigee, MuleSoft).
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security best practices.
Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with advanced API concepts, such as authentication (OAuth2), throttling, and rate limiting.
Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) or ERP platforms are a plus.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide the team as a senior technical resource.
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