Sr Application Developer - Integration/API

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Application Developer - Integration/API in Jupiter, FL. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining APIs, integrating them with existing systems, collaborating with teams, and ensuring security and performance optimization. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in API development, Node.js, SQL, and cloud technologies. A background check is required due to nuclear compliance. This position is not remote.
Requisition ID: 83413

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

Nuclear 810 Compliance: US Citizen/Permanent resident only, have to clear Nuclear 810 background checks

Roles and Responsibilities:
• API Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement robust APIs that facilitate communication between various systems and applications. Ensure APIs are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Integration: Integrate APIs with existing systems, third-party services, and client applications. Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues as they arise.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the applications. Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers and other developers, to gather API requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation to support developers and end-users. Ensure that all APIs are well-documented, including usage instructions, code examples, and troubleshooting guides.
• Testing and Maintenance: Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the APIs. Monitor and maintain APIs, troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure high availability and performance. Implement version control and change management processes to manage API updates and releases.
• Security: Implement security measures and best practices to protect APIs from vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity and privacy. Stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies to proactively address potential threats.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate and optimize the performance of APIs. Identify and address bottlenecks and performance issues to ensure that APIs can handle increasing loads and complex queries.
• Staying up-to-date with new technologies: Stay up-to-date with new technologies and trends, evaluating their potential to improve business operations, and making recommendations to senior management.

Skills:
• 5+ years API development (experience with GraphQL a plus)
• 5+ years Node with TypeScript/JavaScript
• 5+ years SQL with relationship database (i.e. Postgres, Oracle)
• Angular UI development (optional)
• 2+ years working with Cloud technolgies (AWS preferred)
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities. Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Preferred
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with API gateways and service mesh technologies.
• Certification in relevant technologies or cloud platforms.
• Experience with Agile methodology (Scaled Agile preferred)