API & Database Software Engineer

Job Title: API & Database Software Engineer (Full-Time, 40 hrs/week)
Compensation: $5.00/hr (Starting Rate)

About the Role
We are looking for an API & Database Software Engineer to join our team full-time. In this role, you’ll own the design and development of APIs and database schemas, helping to ensure our system is scalable, efficient, and easy to integrate with.
You’ll work closely with backend and frontend engineers, collaborating on API architecture, database modeling, and third-party integrations. Beyond coding, you’ll contribute ideas and feedback on how to structure our systems for long-term maintainability and performance.

Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs (GraphQL experience a plus).
- Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to create effective and optimized endpoints.
- Propose and implement database schema designs that support current and future features.
- Manage database migrations, queries, and performance optimizations.
- Integrate with external services (Twilio, GPSInsight, QuickBooks/Intuit, OpenAI APIs, etc.).
- Participate in API design discussions, offering input on scalability, usability, and best practices.
- Write and maintain clear documentation for APIs and database structures.
- Troubleshoot and debug backend issues across the API and database layers.

Requirements:
- Proficiency with TypeScript and Express.js.
- Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL).
- Experience working with in-memory databases (Redis)
- Experience with API design principles (REST, resource modeling, versioning, authentication).
- Ability to propose and evaluate different database schema designs.
- Experience with production-level systems (logging, monitoring, error handling).
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute architectural ideas.
- Openness to use AI Coding Agents in their workflow for faster and efficient working speed

Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with ORMs (Prisma, Sequelize, TypeORM).
- Experience with authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT).
- Experience with third-party APIs (Twilio, GPSInsight, QuickBooks/Intuit).
- Knowledge of scalable API design patterns and database normalization/denormalization trade-offs.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and cloud-hosted databases.

What We Offer:
- Ownership of API and database design decisions in a real-world, production-level system.
- A chance to work on a fast-moving AI-driven platform with multiple integrations.
- Collaborative team environment with room to contribute ideas and grow your expertise.
- Full-time, long-term role (40 hrs/week).
- Starting salary: $5.00/hr, with opportunities for advancement.