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REST APIs

Asked for in 14 job posts at 9 companies across Canada.

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Demand over time

Job posts asking for REST APIs, by week, last 16 weeks

9

in the last 4 weeks · 3 the 4 before

Job posts asking for this skill, by week
Week ofJob posts
Jul 200
Jul 270
Aug 30
Aug 100
Aug 170
Aug 240
Aug 310
Sep 72
Sep 143
Sep 210
Sep 280
Oct 50
Oct 121
Oct 192
Oct 262
Nov 24

Who's hiring

Companies with posts that ask for it

  • 11Password5
  • JJobber2
  • TTrulioo1
  • WWealthsimple1
  • aappdirect1
  • ookta1
  • ssyndio1

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Impact projects

Real problems in Canada, from public data. Build something that helps, and prove REST APIs while you do it.

  • AI-suggestedUN SDG 8

    Job vacancy rates in the Calgary economic region changed from 4.8% in 2022 Q3 to 2.8% in 2026 Q2, creating uncertainty for job seekers and local businesses.

    Job vacancy rate, Calgary economic region (quarterly)
    Job vacancy rate, Calgary economic region (quarterly)
    PeriodValue
    2022 Q34.8%
    2022 Q44.4%
    2023 Q13.9%
    2023 Q23.9%
    2023 Q33.6%
    2023 Q43.4%
    2024 Q13.2%
    2024 Q23.2%
    2024 Q33.1%
    2024 Q42.8%
    2025 Q12.6%
    2025 Q23.1%
    2025 Q32.6%
    2025 Q42.5%
    2026 Q12.7%
    2026 Q22.8%
    What to build
    Build a REST API service that exposes Calgary job market indicators for employment counselors and career seekers.
    How it practises REST APIs
    Practice designing resource endpoints, query parameters, and JSON response models using standard REST architecture principles.
    Proof to submit
    Submit a live API endpoint link along with a Postman collection documenting every route.
    Data: Statistics Canada table 14-10-0441-01
  • AI-suggestedUN SDG 8

    The unemployment rate of recent immigrants in Alberta moved from 13.1% in 2025-07 to 10.4% in 2026-10, presenting integration challenges for newcomers settling in the region.

    Unemployment rate of immigrants who landed 5 or fewer years ago, Alberta (monthly, three-month moving average)
    Unemployment rate of immigrants who landed 5 or fewer years ago, Alberta (monthly, three-month moving average)
    PeriodValue
    2025-0713.1%
    2025-0813.1%
    2025-0912.4%
    2025-1011.1%
    2025-1110.6%
    2025-1210.5%
    2026-0110.8%
    2026-0210.7%
    2026-0310.9%
    2026-0412.5%
    2026-0512.4%
    2026-0611.4%
    2026-079.4%
    2026-089.5%
    2026-099.9%
    2026-1010.4%
    What to build
    Build a REST API service that provides recent immigrant labor statistics to settlement agencies and support groups.
    How it practises REST APIs
    Practice handling HTTP request methods, status codes, and error serialization when serving labor market metrics.
    Proof to submit
    Submit a public repository with integration tests and an OpenAPI specification document.
    Data: Statistics Canada table 14-10-0471-01

Best resources

Free, and hand-picked. Start with the first one.

  1. l01
    Guide

    Getting Started

    learn.openapis.org

  2. s02
    Guide

    Best practices for REST API design

    stackoverflow.blog

  3. a03
    Guide

    What is a RESTful API?

    aws.amazon.com

  4. y04
    Guide

    What is REST? A Beginner’s Guide to REST APIs and How They Work

    youtube.com

  5. y05
    Guide

    Postman Beginner Tutorial 2026 | HTTP Methods Explained (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) + QUIZ

    youtube.com

  6. y06
    Videos

    Free REST APIs courses on YouTube

    youtube.com

Projects to prove it AI-suggested

  • B2B Partner Webhook Integration Service

    A secure REST API gateway that standardizes and delivers outbound transactional events to third-party merchant platforms. It enables product engineering teams to provide robust integration points for enterprise clients.

  • Cloud Identity Audit and Role Provisioner

    An administrative API that validates user entitlements against central corporate directories and assigns role-based infrastructure access. It helps IT security teams enforce principle of least privilege during employee onboarding.

  • Automated Merchant Billing and Usage API

    A flexible metering endpoint that tracks consumer API usage and computes monthly recurring subscription balances. It gives SaaS finance teams a reliable backend for calculating accurate variable-usage invoices.