Remote API Engineer

About the Role

Imagine building powerful connections between apps, platforms, and data ecosystems—all from the comfort of your favorite remote workspace. As a Remote API Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting seamless integrations that keep digital operations flowing efficiently and innovatively. This isn't just about code; it's about designing robust API solutions that scale, adapt, and evolve in response to the changing needs of modern technology-driven businesses. With an annual salary of $111,552, this opportunity offers both meaningful work and the freedom to live life on your terms.

Our Vision for the Future

We believe the digital world should move as smoothly as a jazz melody. Our mission? To redefine how digital products communicate, collaborate, and co-create. At the heart of this is our commitment to engineering excellence—blending creativity with performance. Our engineering team is not only transforming how data flows between systems, but also how engineers feel about the tools they build. We champion autonomy, continuous learning, and the celebration of "aha!" moments that happen when engineering challenges meet elegant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Designing & Developing APIs

• Architect intuitive and scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs for diverse business applications.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand integration needs and develop efficient endpoints.
• Optimize API performance to ensure speed, security, and reliability across all systems.

Enhancing System Interoperability

• Build reusable components and middleware to accelerate development cycles.
• Work with third-party APIs to enable seamless external integrations.
• Design authentication strategies using OAuth2, JWT, and token-based mechanisms.

Code Quality & Maintenance

• Conduct rigorous code reviews to maintain quality and consistency.
• Write automated tests to validate APIs using tools like Postman, Newman, or Jest.
• Document APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger and internal guides.

Tools and Technologies You’ll Use

Development Stack

• Languages: JavaScript (Node.js), TypeScript, Python
• Frameworks: Express.js, FastAPI, Serverless Framework
• API Standards: OpenAPI, GraphQL

Supporting Tools

• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Monitoring: New Relic, Datadog
• Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (for microservices deployment)

Work Environment

We’re a remote-first team that thrives on trust, transparency, and tech-savvy humor. From Slack banter about naming variables to Zoom calls brainstorming schema changes, collaboration is at the core of everything we do. Our daily rhythm is designed for flexibility: we have deep focus time in the morning, virtual stand-ups in the midday, and asynchronous check-ins to wrap things up. You’ll work alongside product managers, backend developers, DevOps engineers, and UX designers, ensuring that every project benefits from multiple expert lenses.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in developing and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong grasp of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Familiar with cloud functions, serverless APIs, and container orchestration.
• Capable of writing clean, well-tested, maintainable code.

Creative Mindset

• You view APIs as elegant bridges, not just data pipelines.
• You love solving complex technical puzzles and can think like both an engineer and a product thinker.
• You’re comfortable suggesting improvements and experimenting with emerging tech.

Collaborative Spirit

• You believe communication is as important as code.
• You enjoy giving and receiving thoughtful feedback.
• You take pride in team wins and celebrate progress, not just deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational background in software engineering, computer systems, or an equivalent technical specialty, or comparable practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Prior experience working in distributed, agile development environments.
• Hands-on experience with remote-friendly development workflows and DevOps practices.

Growth Opportunities

This role isn’t just a job—it’s a launchpad. As a Remote API Engineer, you’ll:

• Shape foundational architectures that influence large-scale platform development.
• Mentor junior developers and lead integration initiatives.
• Explore AI-driven automation, predictive APIs, and real-time communication frameworks.
• Gain exposure to cross-functional leadership and high-impact decision-making processes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 🏡 Remote Freedom: Design your day, your way. Enjoy the freedom to choose your workspace without geographical constraints.
• ✨ Innovation-First Culture: Experiment freely, fail fast, and learn faster.
• 🌟 Recognition & Autonomy: Be trusted to take initiative and own your projects.
• 🚀 Room to Grow: Attend conferences, upskill with paid learning hours, and work on career-defining tech.
• 💼 Work-Life Harmony: Flexible hours, supportive peers, and no meetings just for the sake of meetings.

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together

Are you ready to turn intricate backend logic into elegantly orchestrated APIs? To design systems that make the invisible visible? If you're a curious builder with a love for creative problem-solving, this role has your name written all over it.

Don’t just code for a paycheck—code to create. Apply now and help shape the connective tissue of the digital world.

Apply Today

Click the apply button to join our globally distributed, innovation-driven team. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and your command of code—and let’s build the future, one API at a time.