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Job responsibilities

  • Develop and design RESTful services and APIs
  • Be involved in the software development life cycle
  • Define project specifications and perform feasibility analysis
  • Apply latest software design techniques and contribute to the technical design of new solutions
  • Identify and troubleshoot issues as and when they arise
  • Write object-oriented and maintainable code
  • Deliver quality results on time with minimal supervision

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience as an API developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled candidates)
  • Working knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, etc.
  • Experience in building MVC based web applications using JSP/Struts framework
  • Experience in OOPS concepts, Spring 3.x, Spring Dependency Injection (IOC, MVC, JDBC, JMS, etc.), and Hibernate
  • Hands-on experience in web services-RESTful
  • Familiarity with HTTP protocol, JSON or XML or protocol buffers
  • Expert understanding of RESTful API design patterns
  • Fluency in English for cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Understanding of SOA (service-oriented architecture) and API orchestration
  • Experience in application servers like Tomcat and WebLogic
  • Sound knowledge of implementing JMS messaging services
  • A profound sense of ownership & accountability for end-to-end project lifecycle

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How to become an API developer?

A company's business is shaped by the decisions that are made during the planning and development stage. But there are few decisions as complex, critical, and high-stakes as how a business should interact with third-party solutions.

An application program interface, or API, allows companies to use information from other applications. A well-crafted API is easy for partners to integrate into their platform. An open API is available for competitors to use. Having an open API opens up opportunities because of its collaborative nature without sacrificing the secrecy necessary internally among teams within the company.

In simpler words, API are written rules that describe how web applications or systems communicate with one another. APIs, which link a web application to the back-end server, process data transfers between these systems.

As more and more people make use of APIs, remote API developer jobs have increased significantly.

What is the scope in API development?

Application programming interfaces simplify the process of managing already existing tools or even creating new ones. The APIs are basic to providing services in the best way and at the speed required by the digital world. Therefore, APIs developers and API developer jobs are in high demand in the field of technology.

API testing is becoming increasingly popular and rightly so. Most of today’s popular web applications would have been impossible to create without using APIs. Having the right process, tool, and solution in place for API automation tests is more important than ever. This immediately led to skyrocketing API developer jobs.

What are the roles and responsibilities of an API developer?

An API developer is crucial in transforming an organization's visions for the API economy into a reality. Every organization needs an API developer, which is why you can see at least one vacancy for API developer jobs. The primary focus of API developers is to analyze the vision for the API established by the organization's stakeholders. The developer will work with these stakeholders to create an API that meets business needs.

Developers opt for an API-first design process to ensure that the API produces the best design and developer experience possible. The API's creation and implementation should take priority over any preconceptions.

Here are the key responsibilities of an API developer:

  • Analyze, design, develop, code, and implement programs in more than one programming language for feature-rich Web Applications.
  • Support system integration, test strategy, scripting, and debugging of applications.
  • Examines the functionality and performance of software applications and databases.
  • Outline the specifications and create programs, modify existing programs, generate test data, and create functional specifications.
  • Analyze the performance of programs and applications using various programming languages, tools, and techniques.
  • Guide the non-technical staff to use software and hardware systems effectively
  • Examine project proposals, analyze alternatives, estimate expenses, and make recommendations.
  • Create system designs and specifications.
  • Identify potential areas for process improvement, suggest options, and recommend approaches.

How to become an API developer?

Let us now look at the path that one must take in order to look for API developer jobs and pursue a career in API development. Given the high demand for API developer jobs, there is always a vacancy in reputed companies. To begin, keep in mind that becoming an API developer does not require any formal education. Whether you're a graduate or a non-graduate, experienced or inexperienced, you can master API development and make a career out of it.

API engineers are typically required to have a bachelor's degree by most companies to apply for API developer jobs. The requirement can be due to many reasons. For starters, with relevant academic background, you can better understand computer programming and web development, which will greatly assist you in learning API development. Second, many companies require candidates to have a specific degree when hiring API developers, which makes it easier for you to find rewarding work opportunities. Candidates with practical experience writing code and developing applications are also preferred by prospective employers. Experience with API testing, cloud protocols, and data management/query is also a plus when applying for API developer jobs.

Let's take a look at the skills and methods you'll need to learn to become a competent API developer:

Skills required to become an API developer

API developers require a set of specialized skills that define their ability to transform organizational requirements into great APIs. Moreover, they must possess these skills if they want to apply for high-paying API developer jobs.

1. Front-end development

While not all front-end development includes API development, learning how to build an application from the ground up can help you understand API development principles. During front-end development, many programming standards in modern industries place an emphasis on product compatibility. Front-end developers may be able to develop their API programming skills more quickly by learning the fundamentals of program compatibility.

Designing a program for mobile and desktop devices, for example, may not necessitate full API compatibility. However, learning how to develop software compatibility will aid developers in quickly adapting to API development.

2. Cross-platform development

Cross-platform application development enables developers to use a single code base across multiple products. . A properly developed cross-platform video game, for example, can sell on multiple platforms without requiring additional coding work. Organizations invest in cross-platform capabilities for their applications in order to reach a diverse customer base while meeting demand. Web developers who understand API development can learn to create efficient API programs to assist businesses in meeting these objectives.

3. API design

Knowing how to create API connections between multiple devices can aid in the development of API skills. Learning API design techniques for each system can help both mobile and desktop application developers enhance their skills and diversify their capabilities. Developers with API design skills can develop integrated tools, micro-servers across multiple platforms, and applications for increased connectivity and communication.

A software developer, for example, can use API design to translate and connect smartphone os to vehicle media software. This allows users to safely make calls, respond to text messages, and change music while traveling.

4. API orchestration

API programs that are effective produce more than just cross-platform experiences. They also collaborate with other API programs as part of an API orchestration process. API orchestration allows programmers to create multiple API code lines at the same time and make them work together. They can also write API code that integrates well with previously written lines of API code. Recruiters for programming positions may consider API orchestration a valuable addition to a resume because it allows developers to create easily adjustable code.

5. Tool proficiency

There are numerous tools available to help web developers improve their API development skills. Program editors, database managers, and testing tools can assist programmers in getting started on large-scale projects and thoroughly testing compatibility options. Here are some important tools:

  • JUnit: JUnit is a JavaScript library used for testing the compatibility of JavaScript code written in Different Programming Languages. Programmers use JUnit to test their JavaScript code for compatibility with known databases or other server-side technologies before making the servers online and communicating via web protocols.
  • REST: REST is a programming tool for programmers to help them document the existing APIs of web-based services and applications that can interact with these APIs. Using this tool, programmers can test their apps using RESTful APIs in order to ensure architectural stability or identify suitability concerns.
  • JSON: JSON is a programming language that allows programmers to transfer data from one application to another. JSON can enable testing of API compatibility between websites.
  • XML: XML Editing Tools allow programmers to develop XML programs. Because many programs may rely on XML, understanding the technology and its elements can help programmers continue to test the compatibility between different programs and develop web-based API skills or internet application integration.
  • PHP: Programmers use PHP to manage dynamic content, JavaScript, and CSS files to track programming sessions, configure databases and build websites. They can also use PHP editing tools with MySQL to test database compatibility and build API skills.

How to get remote API developer jobs?

Developers are a lot like athletes. In order to excel at their craft, they have to practice effectively and consistently. They also need to work hard enough that their skills grow gradually over time. In that regard, there are two major factors that developers must focus on in order for that progress to happen: the support of someone who is more experienced and effective in practice techniques while you're practicing. As a developer, it's vital for you to know how much to practice - so make sure there is someone on hand who will help you out and keep an eye out for any signs of burnout!

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Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

Work from the comfort of your home

Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

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Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their API developers?

As an API developer at Turing, you can set your own rate. However, to help you get started, Turing will recommend a salary at which we know we can find a fruitful and long-term opportunity for you. Our recommendations are based on our assessment of market conditions and the demand that we see from our customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Turing is an AGI infrastructure company specializing in post-training large language models (LLMs) to enhance advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive tasks. Founded in 2018, Turing leverages the expertise of its globally distributed technical, business, and research experts to help Fortune 500 companies deploy customized AI solutions that transform operations and accelerate growth. As a leader in the AGI ecosystem, Turing partners with top AI labs and enterprises to deliver cutting-edge innovations in generative AI, making it a critical player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

After uploading your resume, you will have to go through the three tests -- seniority assessment, tech stack test, and live coding challenge. Once you clear these tests, you are eligible to apply to a wide range of jobs available based on your skills.

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We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

Communication is crucial for success while working with American clients. We prefer candidates with a B1 level of English i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with our clients and native speakers.

Currently, we have openings only for the developers because of the volume of job demands from our clients. But in the future, we might expand to other roles too. Do check out our careers page periodically to see if we could offer a position that suits your skills and experience.

Our unique differentiation lies in the combination of our core business model and values. To advance AGI, Turing offers temporary contract opportunities. Most AI Consultant contracts last up to 3 months, with the possibility of monthly extensions—subject to your interest, availability, and client demand—up to a maximum of 10 continuous months. For our Turing Intelligence business, we provide full-time, long-term project engagements.

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Staff Software Engineer, AI


About the Client

Founded by engineers from  Stanford, Cisco Meraki, and Samsara, we are one of the fastest-growing Video AI companies in the U.S., transforming standard cameras into powerful AI tools that elevate safety, security, and operations for businesses nationwide. In just four years, we have processed more than 1  billion hours of video, and today ingest more daily new videos than  YouTube. Our industry-leading Video AI agents are changing physical operations and defining what video AI can accomplish for physical  operations. We are challenging and disrupting the $30 billion video surveillance market with a plug-and-play camera agnostic solution that is expanding use-cases beyond traditional security. Our approach has fueled fast adoption across 17 industries, powering nearly 1000  businesses and over 70,000 camera feeds. Our exceptionally talented team has created a high growth trajectory that has attracted almost $100 million in investment from top venture firms, including  Redpoint, Scale Venture Partners, Bessemer, StepStone and Qualcomm.



About the Role

We are looking for like-minded builders. We are an extremely passionate and ambitious team building a company designed to outlast our lifetime. No  matter the role or level, we’re looking for more teammates who share the same  high-performance mindset:

  • Relentless Drive: You have extreme ambition and something to prove. Challenges fuels you. Building isn’t just what you do; it’s who you are.
  • Builder’s Mentality: You  thrive on creating new solutions, not maintaining the status quo. If  you've founded a company, been employee number 1 - 20, or have run a  venture for over two years, we’re especially excited to meet you!
  • High Hustle, High Humility: You combine high IQ with high EQ, a low ego, and an unyielding work ethic that pushes you to be among the best at what you do.

Our cultural pillars guide how we operate. We:

  • Spend Strategically. We maximize resources and minimize waste.
  • Push for Progress. We make decisions, move fast, and celebrate action.
  • Obsess Over Customers: We remove friction and add value to create delight.
  • Trust Our Team: Respect, trust and collaboration are non-negotiable.
  • Act Like Owners: We say what we’ll do, and we do what we say, taking pride and responsibility in our work.
  • Never Stop Having Fun: We’re creating something epic, and we’re having fun doing it.


Who you are

  • You are self-motivated and accountable. You  excel with ownership and autonomy, producing high quality outcomes with  minimal direction and oversight. You have strong intuition on what's  most important to work on, and can focus on the most critical items.
  • You are a balanced visionary. You  contribute to strategy with an ability to see the big picture, while  also appreciating details with a drive to make meaningful, hands-on  contributions.
  • You are a humble expert. You  bring strong expertise and nuanced perspectives on the latest AI  technology, while staying open to new ideas and new ways of doing  things. You focus on getting it right in a team setting, rather than  being right.
  • You strive for the next level. You’re ready to stretch your impact and influence and are ready to take on larger scale challenges and/or act as a mentor.
  • You bring rich AI experience. You  have a strong background in AI, ideally with video processing  experience, however, experienced practitioners in AI can adapt as  necessary. You understand classic deep learning techniques, from YOLO to  transformer models to linear classifiers. Yet, you also have experience  with the latest AI foundation models, from embeddings to LLMs and  prompt engineering.
  • You are a creative thinker and problem solver. You  naturally think outside the box to solve new sets of customer problems,  even with few resources. You have a keen eye and technical frameworks  for setting an AI technical direction based on customer context.
  • You bring high-scale technical excellence. You  deeply understand software design, architecture, big-data processing  pipelines, and best practices on systems design + scalability, code  quality, and data/model design. You appreciate the finer details, such  as edge model optimizations, vector indexes and how they work, or how to  design a maintainable data schema. You’ve designed and led complex  systems, shaped multi-team architectures, and created frameworks that  prevent defects and improve validation across products.
  • You’re a debugging and operational excellence expert. You adopt observability tools, tackle unfamiliar codebases, and develop  resources like runbooks to prevent issues. You have an eye for  impending technical issues or optimization opportunities, and  architectural improvements that could be made to increase overall  engineering productivity.
  • You’re a technical leader. You  understand the skill and personal strengths of team members,  effectively mentoring them and placing engineers into the projects that  make them and the company successful
  • You bring 6+ years in software engineering, with significant expertise in AI plus a strong track record in high-quality system delivery.


Responsiilities

You’ll  play a critical role in advancing our capabilities, using your AI  expertise to drive innovative solutions for businesses with physical  environments—from manufacturing plants to car dealerships. Leading the  design and integration of AI-driven features, you’ll elevate both new  and existing products, focusing on scalable, real-world applications  that improve safety, operations, and efficiency. Working closely with  cross-functional teams, you’ll apply cutting-edge AI techniques to  transform video data into actionable insights that empower our clients.  By setting standards in AI reliability and performance, you’ll ensure  Spot AI’s product suite consistently delivers high-impact outcomes.



What excites you:

  • Working  on and thinking about the latest models across multiple domains, such  as Dinov2, CLIP, GPT4o/Gemini. Applying these models to real world  physical problems to enhance safety, operations, and efficiency.
  • Working  with a datastream of over 200k datapoints and embeddings a second,  wrangling this into actionable insights with fast and accurate queries.
  • Helping  to democratize and educate about the latest foundational models to  customers and team members, helping them share your vision of what AI  can do for the world.
  • Working with a global, several thousand  node distributed hybrid edge-cloud, processing millions of hours of  video a day.A place that gives you the room to learn from failure while  driving excellence.
  • Advancing our AI’s product capabilities  by applying cutting-edge AI techniques, helping transform video data  into powerful, real-world solutions for our clients.
  • Designing  and implementing AI-driven features across new and existing products,  with a focus on scalability and tangible value for diverse industries.
  • Diving  into complex challenges in video intelligence, using your expertise to  bring actionable insights to businesses in physical environments.
  • Collaborating  closely with cross-functional teams to build tools and frameworks that  set a new standard for AI performance and reliability in our industry.
  • Mentoring and guiding other engineers to foster collaboration and innovation that increase project impact.
  • A culture where hard work that drives great outcomes is expected, celebrated, and rewarded.
  • A place where you can make industry-wide impact and contribute to one of the most exciting technologies of our time

Offer Details

  • Full-time contractor (no benefits)
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 6 hours of overlap with Pacific Timezone
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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Senior Java Engineer – Snowflake Integration

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer – Snowflake Integration

Experience: 6–10 Years
Location: Gurugram
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days Work From Office)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer with strong experience in Java 17+, backend system development, and Snowflake integration, to build and maintain enterprise-grade data and transaction systems in the BFSI domain. The role involves working on high-scale, secure, and compliant platforms handling critical financial data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java 17+
  • Integrate Java applications with Snowflake Data Cloud for analytics and reporting use cases
  • Build and optimize data pipelines between transactional systems and Snowflake
  • Design and consume RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
  • Ensure data security, governance, and compliance as per BFSI standards
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and product teams
  • Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews
  • Support production systems and perform root cause analysis when required

Mandatory Technical Skills

Core Java & Backend

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java 17 or higher
  • Deep understanding of OOP, multithreading, concurrency, and JVM internals
  • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
  • Strong experience building RESTful microservices
  • Experience with Hibernate / JPA

Snowflake & Data Integration

  • Hands-on experience integrating applications with Snowflake
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Snowflake architecture and data storage concepts
    • Virtual warehouses, databases, schemas
  • Experience using Snowflake connectors (JDBC/ODBC) from Java
  • Knowledge of data ingestion and transformation patterns
  • Understanding of SQL optimization in Snowflake

Databases

  • Strong experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL / Oracle / MySQL)
  • Advanced SQL skills and performance tuning
  • Experience handling large datasets and analytical queries

Cloud, DevOps & Tools

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)

BFSI Domain Experience (Mandatory)

  • Proven experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance
  • Understanding of:
    • Transaction processing systems
    • Data privacy and regulatory compliance
    • Security standards (encryption, access control, auditing)
  • Experience working on high-availability, mission-critical systems

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Ownership mindset and attention to detail

Good to Have

  • Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka / MQ)
  • Exposure to data warehousing or analytics platforms
  • Experience with Agile / Scrum environments
  • Knowledge of financial reporting or risk systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 6–10 years of backend development experience
  • Strong Java 17+ expertise with enterprise application exposure
  • Hands-on Snowflake integration experience
  • Solid BFSI domain background
  • Willingness to work 3 days from Gurugram office
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Core JavaSpring BootOOP+ 2
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