Senior Consultant, API Developer

Job Description
Danfoss is looking for an experienced IT Senior Consultant, API for PLM Services of Group Digital & IT. The team is responsible for developing and enhancing APIs and making the OnePLM journey a success.

*Job Responsibilities*
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• API Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain APIs that adhere to best practices and industry standards, ensuring scalability, performance, and ease of use.
• Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with external systems, third-party services, and platforms, enabling data exchange and expanding functionality.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, architects, and frontend developers to define API requirements and deliver effective solutions that align with overall project goals.
• Documentation: Create clear and comprehensive API documentation, including technical specifications, usage guides, and sample code, to facilitate integration by other developers.
• Stay Updated: Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in API development, software engineering, and related technologies.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing of APIs, perform debugging, and troubleshoot issues to ensure the delivery of reliable, bug-free code. Collaborate with our testing team to continuously improve API testing.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in API architecture, database queries, and network communications to ensure optimal speed and efficiency.
• Security and Authentication: Implement appropriate security measures, including authentication and authorization protocols, to protect APIs and ensure data privacy and integrity.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor API performance and proactively address any issues or errors. Perform regular maintenance tasks, including version upgrades and bug fixes

*Background & Skills*
At Danfoss, we beli eve that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses These Skills.

• Education: bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as an API Developer or similar role, with a focus on API development and integration.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in backend programming languages, such as C#, JavaScript/Typescript, Python.
• Strong knowledge of API frameworks and technologies, such as REST, Express.JS, ASP.NET.
• Understanding of DevOps methods including version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and experience with modern frontend frameworks, such as React, Angular will be an added benefit.
• Expertise in tools for API design like Swagger, Stoplight, and Postman
• Acquaintance of Apigee deployments, Odata management and Zalando API guideline complete your skill set.
• Knowing Teamcenter and T4EA / AIG will be an additional advantage
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and quickly adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality code and solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrated passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends.

*Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow*
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.