35,067 Api Developer jobs in the United States

This position is initially solely focused on API Development with Python and Node.js. This is not a data engineer position. This is only an API Developer role. We are not looking for a Data Engineer, they are wanting an API Developer, that has knowledge/theories/experience in the Data (Warehousing/API Frequency/Data Movement). But he wants a Sr. API Developer that is able to work in b.

We are looking for an API Developer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Java, JEE, SpringBoot, Microservices, Kubernetes (K8), and Docker. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and maintaining APIs.

Location: Onsite at Overland Park, KS / Atlanta, GA / Frisco, TX W2 Contract Only

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Duration: 06 Months

Rate: DOE

Sr. API Developer to work with MuleSoft or Azure platform components such as application program interface (API) Manager, Runtime Manager, Cloud Hub components, and Anypoint Studio to successfully integrate Zurich's set of routines, protocols, and tools for bu.

Title: API Developer Location: Charlotte, NC (3-days onsite, 2-days remote Hybrid schedule) Note: This is a W2 contract role – 1099, C2C, and 3rd party candidates will NOT be considered We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal API Developer to lead our API development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of API design and architecture, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating scalable and efficient solutions. As a Principal API Developer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our API strategy, ensuring seamless integration and communication between various software systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality APIs that meet business requirements and technical standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and developers, to define API specifications and requirements Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the API development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and maintainable, adhering to best practices and industry standards Monitor and optimize API performance, implementing improvements as necessary Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in API development, incorporating relevant advancements into our strategy Drive the adoption of API-first principles across the organization Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to API integration and functionality Document API designs, processes, and usage guidelines for internal and external stakeholders Position Qualifications: Proven experience as an API Developer, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role Strong proficiency in API design and development using REST, GraphQL, or similar technologies Expertise in programming languages, such as Node.js, TypeScript, or similar Experience with API management platforms and tools, including Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation, Kong, AWS, and APIGEE Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices in API development Ability to design, implement, and understand complex software architectures and systems Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field; relevant AWS Certifications preferred Note: This is a W2 contract role – 1099, C2C, and 3rd party candidates will NOT be considered #ALINE11

Job Title: API Developer Address: Charlotte, NC Job Description Lead design, development, and deployment of high-quality APIs to meet business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API specifications and requirements. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the API development team. Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and maintainable according to industry standards. Monitor and optimize API performance, implementing improvements as needed. Document API designs, processes, and usage guidelines for stakeholders. Critical Information On-site position in Charlotte, NC (3 days hybrid). Job duration: 2.0 years. Education/Licenses Needed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Benefits: Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment. A 401(k) with company match is available after 1 year of service. This is an AI-formatted job description; recruiter confirmation required.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient APIs using .NET 8+, ensuring high performance and security.
  
• Define and implement Service Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices and standards, including documentation, testing, and deployment strategies.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into well-defined specifications.
  
• Create and maintain schemas and documentation for enterprise data assets, promoting reusability.
  
• Optimize data retrieval processes from legacy systems, ensuring data quality and consistency.
  
• Monitor and improve service health metrics, ensuring high availability and performance of APIs.
  
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve development practices, automation, and data processing capabilities.
  
• Actively participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  
• Troubleshoot production and non-production issues by reviewing and analyzing logs, metrics and code.
  
• Solve complex technical problems with innovative solutions.
  

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT-related discipline or equivalent experience.
  
• Possess an active Secret Clearance.
  
• Must have at least one of the following active credentials: Security +, MS Certified Azure Developer Associate, Oracle Certified Professional, GIAC Secure Software Programmer, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
  
• Meet DoD 8140 certification requirements.
  
• 3+ years of experience:
  
  • Software development, with a focus on .NET and C#.
    
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
    
  • Architectural patterns, design principles, and best practices.
    
  • Developing RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, and related technologies.
    
  • With relational databases, particularly Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design, performance optimization, and SQL.
    
  • Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
    
  • With modern development tools and practices, including Git, Azure DevOps (or similar), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
    
  • Understanding data ingestion from APIs and experience building data pipelines.
    

• Experience with other database technologies, such as NoSQL databases.
  
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  
• Experience with Python/PySpark.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
  

• Design, Build and maintain APIs.
• Required minimum of 6 years professional experience designing and developing Rest APIs and other (Kafka) Data Streaming services.
• Experience on UML or BPMN, workflow design.
• Working knowledge of SOAP Web Services, XML, JSON, XSD, WSDL, Postman.
• Experience working with Oracle, Mongo DB and SQL.
• Technical writing skills, good oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• API Frameworks: Experience with frameworks like Node.js, Spring Boot, or others relevant to the project.
• Web Service Protocols: Understanding of REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML.
• API Design Principles: Familiarity with concepts like versioning, authentication, and authorization.
• Database Management: Knowledge of SQL and Teradata databases.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git.
• Security Practices: Understanding of encryption, data privacy, and security protocols.
• DevOps Practices: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 2000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers' unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently recruiting for a remote API Developer to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

This program is a transformative initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product managers, engineers, security specialists, and business analysts-to deliver high-quality API products in alignment with federal standards and VA objectives. You will contribute to the program's mission of improving veteran experiences by enabling digital innovation, ensuring compliance, and promoting best practices in API development and platform management.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veteran care and benefits delivery, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• API Design & Documentation: Define and document API specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols (REST, GraphQL) using tools like OpenAPI.
• API Development: Build and implement APIs using programming languages and frameworks such as Java (Spring Boot/Spring Batch), Python, Ruby, and .NET.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal systems, external applications, and third-party services.
• Testing & Debugging: Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for APIs. Debug and resolve issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Security: Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and other security best practices to protect data and services.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability using tools like Jaeger, OpenTracing, and GitHub Actions.
• Versioning & Compatibility: Manage API versions and ensure backward compatibility as APIs evolve.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end and back-end developers, architects, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Documentation & Support: Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for API consumers, including usage examples and best practices. Provide ongoing support and implement enhancements based on user feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Java (SpringBoot and/or SpringBatch), SQL, and RESTful web services.
• Hands-on exposure to AWS Cloud and cloud-native development.
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, Git Releases, and Jaeger.
• Exposure to and/or use of Oracle, RDS, Document DBs (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB), and Python.
• Containerization experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with Backstage.io, OpenAPI, and OpenTracing.
• Understanding of VA Lighthouse APIs and infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
• Strong organizational skills

• Active VA Public Trust
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Certifications in cloud technologies, API development, or secure software engineering.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence : How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers' matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers' and end-users' business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.