6-8 years of experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications (AWS Developer, Apigee API Engineer, etc.) preferred. Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js). Experience with API frameworks and tools (Spring Boot, Express.js, FastAPI, etc.). Proficient in User Interface (UI) development using modern languages / frameworks (Typescript, React) Proficient in API design standards (REST, GraphQL, gRPC). Experience with API gateways and management tools (Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, etc.). Knowledge of message queues and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SNS/SQS). Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization frameworks. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong understanding of integration patterns (pub/sub, webhook, ETL, etc.). Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.