Senior Software API Engineer

Full-time - Senior

Marina del Rey, CA

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About the position

The Senior Software API Engineer at ZEFR is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable SaaS applications, with a strong emphasis on API development. This role requires expertise in cloud distributed computing and Kubernetes, as the company transitions to a higher scale system and expands its API offerings. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements, while also providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and reliable SaaS applications with a strong focus on API development.
• Architect, implement, and maintain direct B2B and B2C APIs that are secure, performant, and user-friendly.
• Drive the scaling of internal systems to support increased demand, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Implement and optimize Kubernetes-based deployments for seamless scaling and orchestration of containerized applications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software engineering.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing, SaaS, and distributed systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, focusing on SaaS platforms and cloud-based applications.
• Strong experience in designing and developing APIs using modern frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Go), with proficiency in Python required.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP with experience in cloud-native development and deployment.
• Proficient in Kubernetes, including hands-on experience with container orchestration, Helm charts, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of security best practices in API development and cloud computing.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a distributed environment.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in an agile team environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and Agile practices.
• Data skills: Relational DB, SQL, Key-Value stores, GraphDB, ElasticSearch.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including automation, monitoring, and logging using tools like Terraform, Datadog.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced tech environment.
• Drive to learn and experiment with new technologies, be creative and innovative.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• 10+ paid holidays off
• Summer Fridays (early leave)
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• In-office lunches and lots of free food
• Optional in-person and virtual events.