Description review

API Web Developer

Substance · Indonesia · back to the listing

HR standards

66/100

needs work

Title ↔ description

76/100

solid

Reads as

Backend Engineer

100% confident

What this role officially is

software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.

Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer

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What the listing never says

  • 16 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
  • No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
  • No location or timezone policy stated, so a candidate cannot tell where they may work from. Scope clarity

The listing, marked up

Nothing in the wording of this listing tripped a check. The scores above still judge how complete and coherent it is.

Substance is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented API Web Developer to join our talented development team. In this role, you will focus on designing, building, and maintaining robust APIs that enable seamless integration between various systems and applications. Your work will ensure that our platforms can communicate efficiently, providing a delightful user experience and fostering data interchange.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance RESTful APIs that meet both internal and external client needs.

• Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to integrate APIs with user-facing elements.

• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of APIs through thorough testing and documentation.

• Monitor and optimize API performance through analytics and user feedback.

• Participate in the architecture process, contributing to the evolution of our technology stack and best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in API applications, managing bug fixes and updates as necessary.

• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends to maintain cutting-edge APIs that drive business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in API development, with a focus on designing and building RESTful services.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java.

• Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices, including security and versioning.

• Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger or Postman is preferred.

• Familiarity with database systems, both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).

• Ability to work in an Agile environment and participate in sprint planning and development cycles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.

• Good communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with various teams.

Benefits

At Substance, we’re all about action, not just talk. If your profile aligns with what we need, you’ll hear from us within 1-2 weeks. If not, no fluff—just know we value your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your skills can make an impact. We focus on real connections and meaningful matches, so when the right opportunity comes, we’ll be ready to make it happen.

Getsubstance.co Pte. Ltd. | EA License No: 24C2398

Originally posted on Himalayas

How this was produced

Highlights are found by rule, not by a model: each one is a phrase matched at a known position, and every note is a template we wrote. The two scores come from a typed-decision model (Jev) that reads the listing against the official role definition and real listings for the same role, and returns probabilities rather than prose — it never writes any of the words on this page, and never chooses what to highlight.

Deterministic penalty applied to the HR score: 12 points (from 78 before penalties). Reviewed 22 Sep 2026.