Looking for: Cron Job Specialist API @ Bentonville, AR (Onsite) – Contract

Role: Cron Job Specialist API
Location: Bentonville, AR (Onsite)
Duration: Long Term

 

 

 

Job Description:

·      We are looking for a talented and experienced API Integration Developer to join our team.

·      The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scripting and automation, with a focus on integrating web services.

·      You will be responsible for writing a custom cron job that pulls data from Airtable and pushes data to Jira using REST API.

·      The cron job should handle responses from Jira, logging the issue ID on success and returning errors to Airtable on failure.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·      Develop and implement a custom cron job to automate data transfer between Airtable and Jira.

·      Write scripts in Python or Bash to interact with APIs.

·      Utilize Jira REST API for creating epics and handling responses.

·      Parse and construct JSON objects for data exchange.

·      Implement error handling and logging mechanisms for API interactions.

·      Set up and manage cron jobs on Unix/Linux systems.

·      Ensure secure API interactions using OAuth or basic authentication.

·      Monitor and troubleshoot the cron job to ensure reliable operation.

·      Document the code and integration processes comprehensively.

·      Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless integration.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

·      Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Python (with libraries such as requests, schedule, etc.)/Bash/Shell Scripting REST API Integration: Strong understanding of RESTful web services, Experience with Jira REST API Data Handling and Parsing: Proficiency with JSON, Robust error handling skills.

·      Scheduling and Automation: Experience setting up and managing cron jobs, Knowledge of task scheduling concepts and tools

·      HTTP Methods and Status Codes: Proficiency with HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), Understanding of HTTP status codes

·      Authentication and Security: Experience with OAuth and basic authentication methods Error Logging and Monitoring: Experience with logging libraries, Familiarity with monitoring tools Version Control: Proficiency with Git Strong analytical and problem-solving

 

Skills:

·      Attention to detail and clean coding practices

·      Good documentation skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Experience with Air table API.

·      Familiarity with other task scheduling tools.

·      Prior experience in similar integration projects.