API Developer for Sports Data Company

Are you passionate about sports and have a knack for developing robust and user-friendly APIs? Look no further! We are seeking a skilled API Developer to complete an essential project for us Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain an API for our Sports Data Company that will be accessed by our clients. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and determine the endpoints and functionalities to be included in the API. Ensure the API is secure, scalable, and optimized for performance. Explore and recommend suitable platforms or databases for hosting the data that the API will retrieve and serve to clients. Transform data from our current Excel format into a structured and accessible format compatible with the API. Create thorough documentation and provide support to clients integrating with the API. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in API development to continually improve the quality and efficiency of our API solution. Requirements: Previous experience developing APIs that were made available for clients to access. Strong proficiency in API development and integration, including authentication and data management. Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for API development (e.g., Python, Node.js, Ruby, Java). Familiarity with databases and data storage options suitable for hosting sports data. Solid understanding of web services and RESTful API design principles. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical support to clients. Nice to have: Knowledge of sports data and statistics. Experience with cloud-based hosting solutions, such as AWS or Azure. Familiarity with data transformation tools or frameworks. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the creation of a cutting-edge API that will empower our clients to access comprehensive sports data. If you are passionate about sports, possess the technical expertise in API development, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! The API will need to provide access to Gaelic Games data, both real-time and historical. The developer should be able to create an API that can handle large amounts of data and deliver it quickly and accurately. Skills and experience required for this job include: - Strong proficiency in Python - Experience building APIs - Familiarity with sports data - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines - Excellent communication skills If you have the skills and experience required, please submit your proposal and let's discuss the project further.