About the position
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Software Developer II to join our Sandton based client on a 12-month hybrid contract role.
A skilled Software Developer II specialising in designing and implementing APIs for mobile applications. The role encompasses business and technical requirement analysis, API design, development, testing, and end-to-end deployment across iOS and Android platforms.
What you will be doing:
- API Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design APIs that meet mobile application requirements while adhering to industry best practices.
- API Development: Develop high-quality, efficient, scalable, and secure APIs for iOS and Android applications.
- API Documentation: Document new APIs, updates, and changes, communicating impacts to relevant stakeholders.
- Integration: Work closely with mobile developers to ensure smooth API integration, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
- Testing & Optimization: Conduct testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure seamless user experience.
- Security: Implement authentication protocols and security measures to protect APIs from vulnerabilities.
- Version Control: Manage API versions and updates, ensuring backward compatibility.
- Collaboration: Work with DevOps teams to deploy and maintain APIs in production environments.
What we are looking for:
- Relevant IT / Computer Science degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years’ experience developing APIs for mobile applications.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, security, and performance optimization.
- Experience with API documentation tools and version control systems (Git, SVN).
- Familiarity with iOS and Android mobile platforms.
- Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Strong background in RESTful API design, performance optimization, secure integration, version control, and agile development methodologies.
Please note if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- RESTful API Development
- Mobile Applications
- API Security
- Agile Methodologies
- Mobile Applications (iOS / Android)
- Software Developer
