API Developer, Lead
New Carrolton, MD
$106,000 to $240,000
The Opportunity:
Embark on a journey to enhance your skills at the forefront of innovation.
We are seeking a skilled API Developer with practical knowledge of API development and deployment processes. If you are passionate about continuous learning, staying abreast of technological advancements, and industry trends, we invite you to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with architects and engineers to seamlessly integrate API services with various software components, systems, or external data sources, including API gateways, service brokers, and event-driven architectures.
Join us. The world can't wait.
Key Qualifications:
- Experience in multiple programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript, and Python.
- Familiarity with security standards and protocols, including OAuth and JWT.
- Proficient in CI/CD practices and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions, particularly in event-sourced applications.
- Knowledge of critical web application security risks defined by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
- Strong analytical skills to interpret large volumes of data, identify trends, patterns, and potential issues, and effectively communicate findings to the API development team.
- Capable of evaluating and mitigating security risks associated with API services, addressing vulnerabilities, potential attacks, and unauthorized access.
- Proficient in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in API services, implementing optimization strategies for improved efficiency and performance.
- Experience in debugging and resolving technical issues throughout the API development lifecycle, including testing and deployment, with expertise in monitoring and logging systems.
- Proficient in creating comprehensive documentation for API services, including guidelines, examples, and usage scenarios. Familiarity with documentation tools like Swagger and Postman is a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Public Trust eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in software engineering (in lieu of a degree).
Nice-to-Have:
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Master’s degree.