API Engineer - Remote

Overview

Join an innovative project that pushes the boundaries of API technology. As an API Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, documenting, and validating APIs to ensure robust integration and reliable functionality.

In Short

• Write comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for API features and enhancements.
• Define clear API endpoints, request/response structures, authentication methods, and error handling strategies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure API design aligns with product goals and user needs.
• Create and maintain clear and concise API documentation.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate API functionality, performance, and security.
• Work collaboratively with QA teams on robust API testing.
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and security.
• Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.
• Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule.
• Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

Requirements

• Hold a Computer Science degree from a top university.
• Possess a strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience using API documentation tools such as Swagger, Postman, or Redoc.
• Proficient in writing API test cases and working with testing tools.
• Familiarity with API authentication methods (OAuth, JWT, API keys).
• Basic coding skills in Python, JavaScript, or another scripting language.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excel in written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• First two tasks compensated at $1200 each if of reasonable quality.
• Strong tasks can lead to $1800 per task in the next phase.
• Potential for bonuses for high-quality work.