API Developer

A top Fortune 50 financial institution is seeking an API Developer for a contract role. The position is remote, requiring on-site interviews in Vienna, VA; Winchester, VA; or Pensacola, FL.

About the Opportunity:

• Hybrid or Remote: Remote, with on-site interview requirement


• Shift: Standard business hours


• Schedule: Full-time


• Hours: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

The API Developer will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and deploying Java-based APIs in a microservices architecture


• Building RESTful web services from scratch to support scalable enterprise applications


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define API integrations


• Debugging, testing, and troubleshooting applications to ensure performance and reliability


• Maintaining code quality through best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Java development


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred


• Strong expertise in Java and related development frameworks


• Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and web development principles


• Strong debugging, testing, and troubleshooting skills


• Ability to work independently in a remote environment


• Strong communication and collaboration skills


• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing APIs in microservices environments


• Financial services or banking industry experience preferred


• Familiarity with enterprise-scale application development environments


• Strong commitment to quality


• Effective collaboration across teams