API Developer (Entry Level)

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Unacast - Ashburn, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Ashburn, VA

About the position

As an API Developer at Unacast, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining APIs that serve as the backbone of the company's data products. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals eager to grow their software development careers while contributing to innovative projects that leverage location intelligence and insights. You will collaborate with experienced developers and engage in a dynamic work environment focused on privacy and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality APIs to support various applications and services.
• Ensure APIs are well-documented, including clear instructions and examples.
• Monitor API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand use cases as needed.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in API development, recommending improvements and advancements to our current API ecosystem.

Requirements

• 1+ year of software development experience.
• Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, Scala, or SQL.
• Knowledge of SQL database design, automation, and efficient querying.
• Familiarity with REST API design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analytics and data visualization.
• Basic knowledge of AWS services and JSON/GeoJSON processing.
• Interest in geospatial data.
• Team and customer service oriented, innovative, open-minded to the solution set, and driven to deliver solutions that meet or exceed requirements.
• Belief that simple approaches are better than complex, whenever possible.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Unlimited PTO