Senior API Developer

$101,949 - $159,296/Yr

Validatek - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Senior

Tacoma, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior API Developer at ValidaTek is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality APIs that power applications. This role requires a strong background in API design principles, security standards, and best practices, along with proficiency in programming languages and frameworks. The ideal candidate will also possess leadership skills to mentor junior developers and ensure effective collaboration within the team, contributing to the overall success of IT service projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient, scalable, and user-friendly APIs following best practices, including RESTful API design, API versioning, and comprehensive API documentation.
• Utilize programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, along with frameworks like Spring, Flask, or Node.js to develop robust APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to industry standards, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Implement API security standards, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API keys, to protect user data and ensure secure access to APIs.
• Conduct thorough testing of APIs using tools and techniques such as unit testing, integration testing, and API mocking to validate functionality and performance.
• Integration of AI tools into the software development life cycle.
• Automate the deployment of containerized micro services using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Develop and execute automated tests to ensure the reliability and efficiency of API endpoints.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering their growth and encouraging best practices in API development.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Lead project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts within an agile development environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality APIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science related field and 7+ years of API development/design experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance Preferred. Must be able to obtain a DoD public trust.
• Experience within the DHA theater - highly preferred.
• Proficient in API design principles, including RESTful API design, versioning, and documentation.
• Deep understanding of API best practices, with a proven ability to design APIs that are efficient, scalable, and user-friendly.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, with experience in development frameworks like Spring, Flask, or Node.js.
• Experience with API security standards, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API keys, with a focus on data protection and security.
• Familiarity with API testing tools and methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and API mocking.
• Strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing junior developers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, with a track record of leading project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts.