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.