Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Write clear, structured, and detailed API specifications, ensuring comprehensive endpoint documentation.
• Define data schemas, business rules, and validation logic, incorporating cross-resource dependencies.
• Establish error-handling standards and validation rules to improve API reliability and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to refine API specifications and ensure seamless integration.
• Develop API documentation using Markdown, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON Schema, and tools such as Postman or Stoplight.
Requirements:
• At least 5+ years of experience in backend development, primarily with Node.js .
• API Design Expertise - Experience in designing RESTful APIs for complex systems, handling at least 5+ related API resources (e. g., database tables, microservices).
• Data Modeling & Schema Design - Strong understanding of relational and non-relational data structures, constraints, and validation rules.
• API Documentation Standards - Proficiency with Markdown, OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON Schema, and documentation tools like Postman, Stoplight, or ReadMe.io .
• Technical Writing - Ability to write clear, structured, and unambiguous API specifications, covering business rules and edge cases.
• HTTP & REST Protocol Knowledge - Deep understanding of HTTP methods, response codes, headers, authentication, and error handling.
• API Lifecycle Management - Familiarity with API versioning strategies, deprecation policies, and backward compatibility.
• Testing & Validation - Experience with API contract testing, automated validation, and error response consistency.
Domain Knowledge:
• Business Logic Translation - Ability to convert complex business requirements into well-structured API specifications.
• Cross-Resource Rules - Expertise in defining relationships, dependencies, and constraints across multiple API resources.
• Edge Case Handling - Ability to anticipate and document exceptional scenarios and fallback mechanisms.
• Validation Logic - Strong understanding of input validation, error messages, and business rule enforcement.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The API PRD Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in India offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
