API Developer

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in technology? Join us and unleash your potential working in an Agile environment enhancing enterprise systems and applications needed to support the men and women charged with providing the highest level of quality data about our nation's people and economy. As an API Developer you will contribute to the development of innovative APIs that drive business growth and improve customer experiences. You will design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient APIs using languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for API development
• Develop high-quality API documentation and testing scripts to ensure seamless integration with other systems
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to integrate APIs with existing data pipelines and analytics platforms
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize the performance of APIs in production environment
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in API development
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of coding standards and best practices within the team

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• 3+ years of experience as an API Developer or similar role (e.g., software engineer, backend developer)
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, API design principles, and API security best practices
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, Node.js) and familiarity with other languages (e. g., C++, Ruby)
• Experience with API frameworks such as Spring Boot, Flask, or Express.js
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Experience with cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions)

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)

Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket)

• 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
• Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• AD&D
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Paid Legal Plan
• and more....

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED'