API Development Engineer II

Dish

Plano, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

72k-103k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

DISH is seeking a Java API Software Engineer responsible for managing the entire life-cycle of APIs, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. The role involves collaborating with application teams to understand their business needs, ensuring API documentation is up-to-date, leading development reviews, troubleshooting API issues, and contributing to technical story grooming. Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, secure API specifications using OpenAPI/YAML
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for API deployment and lifecycle support
Collaborate with application teams to gather requirements and implement business-driven API solutions
Maintain accurate API documentation and ensure quality through code reviews, monitoring, and security standards
Troubleshoot API-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions
Contribute to technical story grooming and integration efforts using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, DynamoDB, and third-party services

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
3+ years of experience in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions based on Java Technologies
3+ years of hands-on experience with design, development, and implementation of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Integration, or Node.js-based Microservices
Proficient in Agile methodologies (Kanban, SCRUM) and test-driven development using tools like GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
Experience deploying microservices (Spring Boot, Node.js) using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, including services like Lambda and Step Functions
Skilled in API development and management with tools like Swagger/Swagger Hub, Apigee, and integration of REST APIs with third-party services
Deep understanding of security protocols (OAuth, SAML), governance, caching, and event-driven/message-based architectures using Kafka
Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, DynamoDB, and managing scalable systems critical to product ordering and inventory operations

Nice to Have

Experience with Subsentio, Smarty Streets, Likewize, Wavelo third-party services
Experience with security protocols like OAuth and SAML
Knowledge of event-driven architectures using Kafka

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Master's degree is preferred

Benefits & Perks

Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts, HSA
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Career opportunities and flexible time away plan
All benefits available for review at DISH Benefits

Working at Dish

DISH is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. The company is dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with laws. DISH promotes talent development and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and merit-based advancement.

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