API Developer

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

full-time

Posted on: 9/16/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington

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Mid-LevelSenior

AWSCloudDockerDynamoDBGraphQLJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMongoDB.NETOraclePythonRubySpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Define and document API specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols (REST, GraphQL) using tools like OpenAPI
Build and implement APIs using programming languages and frameworks such as Java (Spring Boot/Spring Batch), Python, Ruby, and .NET
Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal systems, external applications, and third-party services
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for APIs; debug and resolve issues to ensure reliability and performance
Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and other security best practices to protect data and services
Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability using tools like Jaeger, OpenTracing, and GitHub Actions
Manage API versions and ensure backward compatibility as APIs evolve
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, security specialists, business analysts, front-end and back-end developers, architects, and QA engineers
Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for API consumers and provide ongoing support and enhancements
Support the program mission to modernize and streamline access to VA data and services, improving veteran experiences
Work remotely daily and remotely access VA systems; may attend onsite client meetings as requested

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience with Java (SpringBoot and/or SpringBatch), SQL, and RESTful web services
Hands-on exposure to AWS Cloud and cloud-native development
Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, Git Releases, and Jaeger
Exposure to and/or use of Oracle, RDS, Document DBs (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB), and Python
Containerization experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Familiarity with Backstage.io, OpenAPI, and OpenTracing
Understanding of VA Lighthouse APIs and infrastructure
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Strong organizational skills
Travel: may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested
Preferred: Active VA Public Trust
Preferred: Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs
Preferred: Certifications in cloud technologies, API development, or secure software engineering
Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Preferred: Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment