About this opportunity
Meritas Digital lists this Senior API Engineer opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Meritas Digital is seeking an experienced, passionate Senior API Engineer to join our founding team as one of our first ten employees—a foundational role in building a world‑class technical consulting firm. You will guide our clients in identifying optimal integration solutions, then lead the hands‑on design, development, and implementation of elegant, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices. As a key contributor to our early growth, you’ll shape our technical direction, mentor future hires, and help establish a culture of innovation and excellence.
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using C#/.NET.
Write clean, maintainable, and discoverable code using best practices.
Collaborate with front‑end developers, product managers, and clients to define API specifications.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Contribute to architectural discussions and system design for long‑term scalability.
Enhance existing APIs, improving code quality and performance.
Implement and maintain API security measures.
Contribute to front‑end development (Angular/React) as needed.
Required Qualifications
Proven ability to write working software.
Proven ability to write highly discoverable and extensible software.
Proficiency in C# and .NET.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
Experience with Git and Agile methodologies, especially Scrum.
Experience with database systems and queries (SQL and NoSQL).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to play well with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building APIs with TypeScript/Node.js or a strong desire to learn.
Experience with API gateways and management platforms.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Experience with frontend frameworks (Angular or React).
Why Join Meritas Digital?
As one of our first ten employees, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape Meritas Digital’s technical vision and culture. Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work (with some Dallas onsite collaboration), a collaborative team environment, and tremendous opportunities for growth in a fast‑paced startup. We offer competitive compensation, professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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