Backend Engineer

• 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

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