API Developer (Cleared)

It Concepts - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Senior

Tampa, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

IT Concepts, Inc. (ITC) is seeking an experienced API Developer to support a DOD SOCOM opportunity. Founded in 2003, ITC is committed to customer-centricity, teamwork, innovation, and integrity, ensuring that we work together to achieve objectives and positively impact our communities. Our culture embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement, allowing us to deliver innovative, efficient, and practical solutions to our government customers. As we continue to grow, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team. In this role, the API Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enable different software systems to communicate and share data seamlessly. The developer will design and develop APIs and other data services that allow various software applications, systems, data services, and enterprise components to interact across the Secure Information Environment (SIE). This includes creating the necessary endpoints, methods, and data structures to improve standardization, scale, and data pedigree while managing the providence through the dissemination of data. The API Developer will also integrate APIs with various software systems, ensuring smooth data flow between applications, and maintain and update existing APIs to ensure functionality and security. The role requires creating comprehensive documentation for the APIs, including usage guidelines, endpoint descriptions, and example requests and responses. Security measures must be implemented in accordance with the EDAT TO to protect APIs from potential threats, ensuring secure data transfer. The developer will conduct thorough testing of APIs to ensure they work as expected and resolve any errors. Collaboration with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders is essential to understand requirements and ensure the APIs meet operator needs. This position is on-site in Tampa, FL, and requires an active DOD Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and maintains Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enable seamless communication between software systems.
• Designs and develops APIs and data services for interaction across the Secure Information Environment (SIE).
• Creates endpoints, methods, and data structures to improve standardization, scale, and data pedigree.
• Integrates APIs with various software systems to ensure smooth data flow between applications.
• Maintains and updates existing APIs to ensure functionality and security.
• Creates comprehensive documentation for APIs, including usage guidelines and example requests and responses.
• Implements security measures to protect APIs from potential threats, ensuring secure data transfer.
• Conducts thorough testing of APIs to ensure they work as expected and resolve errors.
• Collaborates with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure APIs meet operator needs.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in API development and a MA/MS degree.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of work experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree.
• 12 years of work experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work with teams but self-motivated to complete projects independently.
• Ability to work fully on-site with minimal accommodation.
• Must have an active DOD Top Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with emerging technology solutions including Enterprise Architecture (EA) and data science.
• Familiarity with application development and management support.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Resources Coverage
• 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
• Flexible opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Fun activities and events, including happy hours and charity events
• A positive workspace that encourages creativity and innovation.