API Developer - ENTRY LEVEL

Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Entry-Level API Developer to join our dynamic software development team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building and maintaining APIs and web services, working with modern technologies and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of software development principles and a keen interest in expanding their skills in API design, integration, and deployment within a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful and SOAP APIs to support various applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable API solutions.
• Contribute to the development of web applications using frameworks such as ASP.NET, MVC, Angular, React, or similar front-end technologies.
• Work with databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and others to design schemas and optimize queries.
• Participate in code reviews, version control management using GitHub, Git, SVN, or TFS to ensure code quality and best practices.
• Support deployment processes utilizing CI/CD pipelines on platforms like Azure or other cloud services.
• Write clean, efficient code adhering to SDLC standards while performing debugging and unit testing to ensure functionality and performance.
• Engage in Agile development cycles, contributing to sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Document API specifications using XML, JSON, XSLT, or other relevant formats for internal use and client integrations.

Skills

• Fundamental knowledge of web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bootstrap, AJAX.
• Basic understanding of programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, Ruby on Rails, PHP or Shell Scripting for application development.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, WCF services, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with database design and management using PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server (T-SQL), PL/SQL or MongoDB.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for application deployment and management.
• Knowledge of version control systems including GitHub, Git, SVN (Subversion), TFS (Team Foundation Server).
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile or SDLC frameworks.
• Skills in debugging complex issues across front-end and back-end components; familiarity with Visual Studio or Eclipse IDEs is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing multiple tasks efficiently. This entry-level position provides an excellent platform for aspiring developers eager to build their expertise in API development and modern software engineering practices within a supportive team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Stock options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB