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.