LinkedIn API Developer - Remote

LinkedIn API Developer - Remote

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Summary: The LinkedIn API Developer role involves integrating LinkedIn's professional networking capabilities into a platform, requiring extensive experience with LinkedIn's API ecosystem and social media integrations. The candidate will design and maintain robust API integrations, implement secure data handling practices, and develop user-friendly interfaces. This position emphasizes building scalable solutions and optimizing data synchronization processes. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in programming languages and API development, along with a solid understanding of professional networking platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust integrations with LinkedIn's REST API, Marketing API, and Sales Navigator API
  • Implement OAuth 2.0 authentication flows and manage API access tokens securely
  • Build and optimize data synchronization processes for profile information, connections, and company data
  • Develop custom solutions for LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, advertising campaigns, and analytics tracking
  • Create automated workflows for content publishing, engagement tracking, and social listening
  • Implement secure data handling practices in compliance with LinkedIn's API Terms of Service and GDPR requirements
  • Design efficient data storage solutions for LinkedIn profile data, connection graphs, and engagement metrics
  • Develop data validation and cleansing processes to ensure data quality and consistency
  • Create comprehensive logging and monitoring systems for API usage and performance tracking
  • Build user-friendly interfaces for LinkedIn integration features including profile import, connection management, and content scheduling
  • Develop real-time synchronization capabilities for professional updates and network changes
  • Create analytics dashboards displaying LinkedIn engagement metrics, follower growth, and campaign performance
  • Implement rate limiting and error handling mechanisms to ensure reliable API performance
  • Minimum 4-5 years in software development with focus on API integrations
  • 2+ years specifically working with social media APIs (LinkedIn preferred)
  • Proven track record of building scalable, production-ready applications
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
  • Deep understanding of professional networking platforms and social media ecosystems
  • Knowledge of digital marketing, lead generation, and CRM integration patterns
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and platform-specific compliance requirements
  • Understanding of enterprise software development and B2B application requirements
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex API integration issues and performance bottlenecks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder updates
  • Experience managing development timelines and coordinating with product teams
  • Ability to work with evolving API specifications and platform changes
  • Experience with GraphQL and modern API query languages
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems design
  • Familiarity with machine learning applications for social data analysis
  • Experience with real-time data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka
  • Background in cybersecurity and secure coding practices
  • Previous work with LinkedIn's Sales Navigator or Recruiter APIs
  • Experience building Chrome extensions or browser-based LinkedIn tools
  • Knowledge of social media management platforms and their architecture
  • Background in CRM systems integration and data synchronization
  • Experience with marketing automation platforms and lead nurturing workflows
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • LinkedIn API Partner certification (preferred)
  • Cloud platform certifications (AWS Developer, Azure Developer)
  • Relevant industry certifications in API development or social media technology
  • GitHub repository showcasing LinkedIn API integration projects
  • Documentation of previous API development work and architectural decisions
  • Examples of production applications utilizing social media APIs
  • Technical blog posts or presentations on API development best practices
  • Coding challenge involving LinkedIn API integration
  • System design interview focusing on scalable API architecture
  • Technical discussion of OAuth implementation and security considerations
  • Code review session with existing LinkedIn integration codebase

Key Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with at least one primary backend language (Python/Java/Node.js)
  • Proficiency in frontend development and API consumption (JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Advanced knowledge of database design and query optimization (SQL)
  • Extensive experience building and consuming RESTful web services
  • Deep understanding of current LinkedIn API structure, endpoints, and limitations (LinkedIn API v2)
  • Hands-on experience implementing secure authentication flows (OAuth 2.0)
  • Experience with LinkedIn webhook events and real-time data processing
  • Knowledge of LinkedIn's API rate limits and optimization strategies
  • Experience with LinkedIn's advertising and campaign management APIs (Marketing API)
  • AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform experience (Cloud Platforms)
  • PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis for caching (Database Technologies)
  • Experience with API management platforms like Kong, AWS API Gateway (API Gateway)
  • Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and scaling (Containerization)
  • Advanced Git workflows and collaborative development practices (Version Control)
  • Minimum 4-5 years in software development with focus on API integrations
  • 2+ years specifically working with social media APIs (LinkedIn preferred)
  • Proven track record of building scalable, production-ready applications
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
  • Deep understanding of professional networking platforms and social media ecosystems
  • Knowledge of digital marketing, lead generation, and CRM integration patterns
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and platform-specific compliance requirements
  • Understanding of enterprise software development and B2B application requirements
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex API integration issues and performance bottlenecks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder updates
  • Experience managing development timelines and coordinating with product teams
  • Ability to work with evolving API specifications and platform changes
  • Experience with GraphQL and modern API query languages
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems design
  • Familiarity with machine learning applications for social data analysis
  • Experience with real-time data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka
  • Background in cybersecurity and secure coding practices
  • Previous work with LinkedIn's Sales Navigator or Recruiter APIs
  • Experience building Chrome extensions or browser-based LinkedIn tools
  • Knowledge of social media management platforms and their architecture
  • Background in CRM systems integration and data synchronization
  • Experience with marketing automation platforms and lead nurturing workflows
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • LinkedIn API Partner certification (preferred)
  • Cloud platform certifications (AWS Developer, Azure Developer)
  • Relevant industry certifications in API development or social media technology
  • GitHub repository showcasing LinkedIn API integration projects
  • Documentation of previous API development work and architectural decisions
  • Examples of production applications utilizing social media APIs
  • Technical blog posts or presentations on API development best practices
  • Coding challenge involving LinkedIn API integration
  • System design interview focusing on scalable API architecture
  • Technical discussion of OAuth implementation and security considerations
  • Code review session with existing LinkedIn integration codebase

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
LinkedIn API Developer - Job Requirements
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled LinkedIn API Developer to join our development team and drive the integration of LinkedIn's professional networking capabilities into our platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with LinkedIn's API ecosystem, social media integrations, and building scalable solutions that leverage professional networking data.
Key Responsibilities
API Integration & Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust integrations with LinkedIn's REST API, Marketing API, and Sales Navigator API
  • Implement OAuth 2.0 authentication flows and manage API access tokens securely
  • Build and optimize data synchronization processes for profile information, connections, and company data
  • Develop custom solutions for LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, advertising campaigns, and analytics tracking
  • Create automated workflows for content publishing, engagement tracking, and social listening
Data Management & Security
  • Implement secure data handling practices in compliance with LinkedIn's API Terms of Service and GDPR requirements
  • Design efficient data storage solutions for LinkedIn profile data, connection graphs, and engagement metrics
  • Develop data validation and cleansing processes to ensure data quality and consistency
  • Create comprehensive logging and monitoring systems for API usage and performance tracking
Platform Development
  • Build user-friendly interfaces for LinkedIn integration features including profile import, connection management, and content scheduling
  • Develop real-time synchronization capabilities for professional updates and network changes
  • Create analytics dashboards displaying LinkedIn engagement metrics, follower growth, and campaign performance
  • Implement rate limiting and error handling mechanisms to ensure reliable API performance
Required Technical Skills
Core Programming Languages
  • Python/Java/Node.js: Minimum 3 years of experience with at least one primary backend language
  • JavaScript/TypeScript: Proficiency in frontend development and API consumption
  • SQL: Advanced knowledge of database design and query optimization
  • REST API Development: Extensive experience building and consuming RESTful web services
LinkedIn API Expertise
  • LinkedIn API v2: Deep understanding of current API structure, endpoints, and limitations
  • OAuth 2.0: Hands-on experience implementing secure authentication flows
  • Webhook Integration: Experience with LinkedIn webhook events and real-time data processing
  • Rate Limiting: Knowledge of LinkedIn's API rate limits and optimization strategies
  • Marketing API: Experience with LinkedIn's advertising and campaign management APIs
Technical Infrastructure
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform experience
  • Database Technologies: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis for caching
  • API Gateway: Experience with API management platforms like Kong, AWS API Gateway
  • Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and scaling
  • Version Control: Advanced Git workflows and collaborative development practices
Professional Requirements
Experience Level
  • Minimum 4-5 years in software development with focus on API integrations
  • 2+ years specifically working with social media APIs (LinkedIn preferred)
  • Proven track record of building scalable, production-ready applications
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
Industry Knowledge
  • Deep understanding of professional networking platforms and social media ecosystems
  • Knowledge of digital marketing, lead generation, and CRM integration patterns
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and platform-specific compliance requirements
  • Understanding of enterprise software development and B2B application requirements
Soft Skills
  • Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex API integration issues and performance bottlenecks
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder updates
  • Project Management: Experience managing development timelines and coordinating with product teams
  • Adaptability: Ability to work with evolving API specifications and platform changes
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Technical Skills
  • Experience with GraphQL and modern API query languages
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems design
  • Familiarity with machine learning applications for social data analysis
  • Experience with real-time data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka
  • Background in cybersecurity and secure coding practices
Specialized Experience
  • Previous work with LinkedIn's Sales Navigator or Recruiter APIs
  • Experience building Chrome extensions or browser-based LinkedIn tools
  • Knowledge of social media management platforms and their architecture
  • Background in CRM systems integration and data synchronization
  • Experience with marketing automation platforms and lead nurturing workflows
Certifications & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • LinkedIn API Partner certification (preferred)
  • Cloud platform certifications (AWS Developer, Azure Developer)
  • Relevant industry certifications in API development or social media technology
Application Requirements
Portfolio & Documentation
  • GitHub repository showcasing LinkedIn API integration projects
  • Documentation of previous API development work and architectural decisions
  • Examples of production applications utilizing social media APIs
  • Technical blog posts or presentations on API development best practices
Technical Assessment
  • Coding challenge involving LinkedIn API integration
  • System design interview focusing on scalable API architecture
  • Technical discussion of OAuth implementation and security considerations
  • Code review session with existing LinkedIn integration codebase
Application Deadline: Rolling basis - immediate start preferred
Location: Remote options available
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Senior Engineering Manager
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