The API Platform team is responsible for the long-term technical vision of Etsy core business layer. We provide stewardship over existing API frameworks interlacing our codebase, from our data-fetching layers to our experimentation framework. Providing technical leadership for Etsy's GraphQL integration and architectural guidance to product teams adopting GraphQL. consulting teams across Etsy on best practices in building API for product development, facilitating adoption, and surfacing customer's pain points in the API infrastructure ergonomics. Work on designing and implementing improvements involving topics of security, scaling, experimentation, and caching; collaborating with Security, Product Engineering, and Infrastructure teams.
Experienced in building the core business layer of an application, designing for change, risk management, and scale
knowledgeable of how software design decisions impact hardware resources
3+ years of related experience
Risk Management
PHP
GraphQL
Effective Time Management
Caching and distributed system
Verbal communication
Driven and self-motivated
Prioritizing skills
written communication
Adaptability
Detail Oriented and Organized
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Staff Software Engineer, API Platform is between $90,000 and $150,000 per year. This salary range is based on the experience and location of the employee. Additionally, the salary can be affected by the industry and company size.
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