Optomi, in partnership with an industry leader in the Financial Services industry, is looking for an API Engineer to join their team. This Engineer will play a key role in developing scalable backend APIs and supporting the migration from REST to GraphQL. This role will work Hybrid based in Charlotte, NC.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js and Express (SOAP & REST).
- Contribute to the GraphQL migration, implementing schemas with TypeScript.
- Build and support AWS-based solutions using Lambda and the AWS SDK.
- Collaborate in agile squads to enhance Strata, a core middleware platform.
- Integrate internal tools with platforms like Salesforce, Genesis, and LiveEngage.
- Use Git and GitLab for source control and CI/CD workflows.
- Support and troubleshoot production systems and services.
Qualifications:- 3+ years of hands-on experience with JavaScript and Node.js in backend environments.
- Proficiency with Express, AWS SDK, Lambda, Git, and GitLab.
- Experience with GraphQL and TypeScript on the backend.
- Strong aptitude for scalable systems and modern cloud architecture.
- Nice to have: AWS AppSync, Apollo, Terraform, AWS S3, MESH or Yoga (GraphQL servers).
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.