Uphold is looking for an API Developer to join our Engineering team. As a Senior API Developer, you'll play a key role in spearheading a new business division within our group. You’ll join a team with the focus on crafting innovative solutions that harness the power of our 10+ years market-proven platform, empowering other enterprises to build upon this robust foundation.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent
- Five or more years of relevant experience in constructing SaaS or API-driven applications
- Experience with public API platforms in financial services space (banks or fintechs)
- Proficiency with REST or GraphQL API (bonus if FIX experience, not a requirement)
- Understanding of the core API platform architecture principles, such as idempotency, API versioning, API security, API traffic monitoring, etc.
- Expertise in architecting software development
- Hands-on experience with tools related to the API development and deployment, such as API testing tools (e.g. Postman), API gateways, API documentation generators, API log monitors, etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency in both building and utilizing highly scalable APIs
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture
- Proficiency with the following technologies: Node.js, gRPC, PostgreSQL, Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of relational (preferably PostgreSQL) and/or non-relational databases (e.g. Redis / Valkey)
- Familiarity with the following technology providers (or similar): AWS, DataDog, Sentry, Cloudflare, PagerDuty
- Excellent communication skills and a team player with the ability to work in cross-functional teams, and with a great attitude
- Fluent written and oral English communication skills
Benefits
- Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance
- Home office stipend to support the setup of a productive home office
- Generous PTO, healthcare coverage, and employee assistance programs
- Interesting and fun events and celebrations
- Foodie culture and well-stocked office kitchen
