Senior API Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Node.js for internal and external systems.
• Lead the full API development lifecycle: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Conduct ongoing assessments including security, performance, backup/recovery, and stress testing.
• Uphold and advocate for clean code principles and maintain high-quality standards through code reviews and mentorship.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay current with backend technology trends and security best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and promote engineering excellence across the team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
• Occasionally travel for training and team meetings, and work in an office environment as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience building backend applications and APIs.
• Advanced proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Deep knowledge of REST API design and development.
• Strong understanding of API security standards and secure coding practices.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization and cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Experience with event-driven architectures or messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in backend development and API building.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare and well-being benefits.
• Paid family leave and generous paid time off.
• Banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and a 401K plan with company match.
• Potential participation in a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan.
• Additional incentives and benefits subject to eligibility.