API Manager

Boost IT is a Portuguese technology consultancy, integrated in a business group that offers a portfolio of innovative solutions in the increasingly demanding and dynamic technology market.

We are known for being the most dynamic, energetic and reliable company in the market.

The management team has more than 10 years of experience delivering technological solutions in Portugal and internationally.

Our customers can count on a leading partner in services of excellence, flexibility and delivery capacity associated with high quality standards.

We are passionate about people who are passionate about technology.

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based APIs using Java 8-11, Spring, and related technologies in a Microservices ecosystem.
• Ensure the creation of high-quality, efficient, and scalable APIs, adhering to best development practices.

. Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate and validate new API solutions and design patterns.

• Work with API composition, Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architecture, and API Gateway for effective API management and communication between services.

  Design Java services and components that are robust and well-integrated within a microservices environment.

• Write clean, maintainable code, and ensure best writing practices are followed to promote code quality and scalability.
• Document APIs using standards such as Swagger and OpenAPI, and ensure proper formatting in JSON and YAML.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of APIs within the overall architecture.
• Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance and reliability of APIs.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in API development and microservices architecture.
• Ensure that the API documentation is comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible to all stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Sciences.
• Proficient Level of English (spoken and written).
• Strong experience in Java development (Java 8-11).
• Proficiency with the Spring framework.
• Experience in using Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment.
• Familiarity with writing clean code and best development practices.
• Experience with Java Persistence API (JPA) and Hibernate for database management.