Senior API Developer

About DeepLight: DeepLight is a pioneering AI company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in artificial intelligence. Our mission is to harness the power of data and machine learning to revolutionize industries and create a brighter future. With a dynamic team of experts and a culture of relentless innovation, we are at the forefront of AI research and development. Position Overview: DeepLight is on the lookout for a talented Senior API Developer to join our dynamic development team in the UAE. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust API solutions that drive our AI applications and enhance the overall user experience. Your expertise will play a critical role in enabling seamless communication between various services and systems within our technology ecosystem. Requirements · API Design and Development: Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring they adhere to industry standards and best practices. · Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with front-end applications, databases, and third-party services, ensuring high availability and performance. · Performance Optimization: Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to improve response times and scalability. · Security Best Practices: Implement security measures for APIs, including authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT) to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance. · Code Quality: Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards and frameworks. · Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in API development and software engineering. · Documentation: Create comprehensive API documentation, including usage guidelines, error handling, and versioning to facilitate ease of use for internal and external developers. · Proven experience as an API Developer or similar role, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and building APIs in a production environment. · Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with related frameworks (e.g., Flask, Express, Spring). · In-depth understanding of API protocols and technologies including REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets, as well as tools for testing APIs (e.g., Postman, Swagger). · Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. · Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and present technical concepts to diverse audiences. · Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development and API management. Benefits Why Join DeepLight? · Impact: Be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of AI and making a meaningful impact on industries and society. · Innovation: Work on cutting-edge projects at the intersection of AI, data engineering, and machine learning, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies. · Collaboration: Collaborate with a diverse team of experts from various disciplines, fostering creativity, learning, and growth. · Opportunity: Enjoy ample opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and leadership roles in a rapidly growing company. · Culture: Join a culture of curiosity, excellence, and collaboration, where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

DeepLight is a pioneering AI company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in artificial intelligence. Our mission is to harness the power of data and machine learning to revolutionize industries and create a brighter future. With a dynamic team of experts and a culture of relentless innovation, we are at the forefront of AI research and development.