Backend/API Developer

Insight Global; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Backend/API Developer to design and maintain robust APIs in Tampa, Florida. This role requires strong backend development experience, proficiency in Java, and familiarity with API frameworks. Candidates will collaborate with various teams to ensure high performance and integration across platforms.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in Java as backend language.
• Strong experience with API frameworks like Express, FastAPI, Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps to ensure integration and performance.

Skills

Backend development experience

Java

API frameworks and tools

RESTful API design principles

Version control systems (Git)

Databases (SQL and NoSQL)

Job description

Overview

Insight Global's transportation and logistics client is looking for a Backend/API Developer. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust and scalable APIs that power their applications and services. You’ll work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration and high performance across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps to ensure integration and performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in Java as backend language
• Strong experience with API frameworks and tools (e.g., Express, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

EEO and Privacy

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