Software Developer 3 CR

Software Developer 3 CR

Alajuela, Costa Rica

**Job Title:** Software Developer 3 CR **Organization Name:** Enterprise Applications and Analytics **Position Reports to:** Sr. Manager, Software Developer **Organizational Relationships:** Multidisciplinary teams

**Summary of Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Design, develop, and maintain scalable, efficient, and high-quality APIs and software solutions that implement the API contracts.

+ Collaborate with team members to design and implement API-driven architecture and integrations, leveraging middleware platforms where appropriate.

+ Work with middleware platforms such as Mulesoft, webMethods, Dell Boomi,

+ Apigee, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), or similar tools to implement, manage, and troubleshoot system integrations.

+ Peer-review code and documentation to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

+ Develop and maintain API documentation and specifications for internal and external use.

+ Write unit tests, integration tests, and functional tests to ensure code quality and stability.

+ Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in API development, middleware platforms, and software engineering.

**Qualifications**

+ Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs; familiarity with SOAP-based messaging is a plus.

+ Hands-on experience with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), webMethods, Dell Boomi, or similar tools.

+ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or OCI) for hosting and managing APIs.Experience with backend programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.

+ Understanding of queueing concepts and hands-on experience with a queuing platform such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

+ Solid understanding of API security standards (e.g., OAuth2, JWT) and versioning practices.

+ Strong knowledge of relational database design and development. Oracle preferred.

+ Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, JMeter, SoapUI, cURL or equivalent.

+ Experience with Agile development methodologies and working in a collaborative team environment. Familiarity with ServiceNow’s Agile Development is a plus.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Familiarity with DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong advantage.

+ Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

**Skills, Specialized Knowledge (Desired):**

+ Familiarity with laboratory information systems (e.g., SCC Soft and Sapio Exemplar LIS) and lab-related software/tools (e.g., instrument interfaces, barcoding, etc.).

+ Experience with task automation using Python or other scripting languages.

+ Knowledge of networking concepts and cloud infrastructure.

+ Certification in middleware platforms like MuleSoft Certified Developer and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).

**Education:**

+ Bachelor’s degree desirable in information technology, Information Security, or relevant field.

**Experience:**

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on API design and implementation, middleware platforms, and system integration.