Senior APi Developer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of APIs to facilitate seamless integration between United Kash's debt recovery systems and external platforms, services, and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define API specifications, and ensure alignment with business needs and technical standards.
• Develop API endpoints and services using Microsoft Entity Framework, SQL Server, or Azure SQL, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Utilize .NET environment and languages such as C# to build and maintain API solutions that meet performance and security requirements.
• Ensure adherence to REST and RESTful API principles, as well as JSON and XML protocols, to enable interoperability and compatibility with external systems.
• Implement robust cyber security protocols and measures to protect APIs from vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Apply software development best practices, including version control, automated build and testing, and Agile methodology, to ensure the quality and reliability of API solutions.
• Conduct thorough technical documentation of API designs, development processes, and implementation details for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in API development, IT security, and software engineering, and evaluate their potential impact on United Kash's operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Microsoft Entity Framework, SQL Server, or Azure SQL, with a focus on database development and integration.
• Strong experience developing in a .NET environment using C# .NET and related languages.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of REST and RESTful APIs, as well as JSON and XML protocols.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security protocols, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing requirements in API development.
• Demonstrated expertise in software development principles, including process life cycle, version control, automated build and testing, and Agile methodology.
• Excellent technical documentation skills, with the ability to create clear and comprehensive documentation for APIs and development processes.
• Experience in the debt recovery or financial services industry is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the fields of API development, IT security, and software engineering.