API Engineer

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled API Engineer to develop, deploy, and manage secure and scalable APIs for enterprise applications. This role requires a deep understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, integration patterns, and cloud-native architecture. A valid AWS or Azure Cloud Certification is required. This Position is a hybrid work environment / 95% Remote - Candidate must live within 2 hours of a government Facility. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement APIs using best practices for scalability and security. Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to define API contracts and services. Optimize and document existing APIs for better performance and usability. Integrate with third-party APIs and services. Monitor API usage, availability, and performance. Maintain continuous presence on the program for a minimum of one year. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Science, Math, Engineering, or Information Systems. 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on API development. AWS or Azure Cloud Certification (required). Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Java. Strong grasp of REST, JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, and API gateways. Demonstrated hands-on coding experience in designing and deploying APIs. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with serverless functions and API throttling/security mechanisms. Familiarity with containerization and microservices architectures.

Created: 2026-03-10