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Senior REST API Developer – API Design

Sep 10, 2026 - Senior

$2,332.00 Fixed

AlphaEdge Tech

Freelance · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

AlphaEdge Tech is modernizing a legacy production platform that must stay online 24/7. We need a seasoned REST API Developer to redesign the backend services, ensuring zero‑downtime migrations and improved performance.

Key responsibilities

  • Refactor existing endpoints into clean, versioned REST APIs using NodeJS
  • Design database schemas and queries in PostgreSQL for high‑throughput workloads
  • Implement blue‑green deployment pipelines to achieve zero‑downtime releases
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for all new code
  • Collaborate with DevOps to monitor latency and error rates in production

Must-have skills

  • Deep experience building and scaling REST APIs with NodeJS
  • Strong JavaScript proficiency and async programming patterns
  • Advanced PostgreSQL knowledge, including indexing and query optimization
  • Proven track record of zero‑downtime migrations on legacy systems

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes for containerized deployments
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins
  • Knowledge of API security standards (OAuth2, JWT)
  • Proposal: 0
  • Less than 3 month
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