API Engineer

iQuest Group

20-10-2015 | EXPIRA LA 19-11-2015

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RESPONSABILITATI

We are currently searching for API engineers to join our team. The team will interact with product owners and leads on the client side.

What will your responsibilities look like?

API gateway optimization for scalability and cost
Maintain, support and enhance the API gateway
Ensure service level agreements are met
Expose quickly new APIs to customers
Provide a single place of knowledge for on­boarding API consumers


CERINTE

What abilities will you need?

Good knowledge of APIs
Very good knowledge of Internet protocols and services
Very good knowledge of RESTful services
Solid and broad coding skills in Java and Python, but open to working with other languages as well (broad rather than deep, Integration Engineer)
Solid Linux Admin and Configuration skills
Solid networking knowledge
Solid Configuration Management skills
Solid skills in writing guides and processes
Technical and business knowledge of API platforms
Good knowledge in monitoring tools (e.g. Nagios, Splunk)
Do you also have these qualities?

Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and in presentations)
Up to date with the latest technology
Fast learner and adaptable
English proficiency
What experience do you need?

Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef or an equivalent
Experience with Jenkins
Experience with at least one API Gateway (e.g. Mashery, Apigee) is a big plus


BENEFICII OFERITE

What will you find in iQuest?

Professional development through the iQuest Career Management program
Training sessions / workshops / certifications on the latest technologies
Professional and collaborative working environment
Competitive remuneration package
English and German language courses
Note: ONLY selected candidates will be contacted.


DESCRIEREA FIRMEI

For more than 14 years, iQuest has provided exceptional professional services and delivered an extensive portfolio of customised software solutions to many of Europe’s largest businesses mainly in Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia.

With a winning combination of technical expertise and service excellence, iQuest drives long-term business value for leading companies in a broad range of industries such as telecommunications, life sciences, financial services, logistics and media.

Our highly specialised service offering includes software and product engineering, application lifecycle services, business information management, business process management, e-commerce and software quality assurance and testing. iQuest focuses on providing best-in-class solutions that are cost-effective and help our clients maintain a competitive advantage through technology.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Germany, iQuest has 6 European offices with local teams in Germany, Sweden and Romania, currently employing more than 400 people.