Software developer

Software developer

BCForward is currently seeking for a highly motivated Software Developer - API for a Hybrid Opportunity in St Louis, MO.

Position Title: Software Developer - API

Location: St Louis, MO

Anticipated Start Date: 01/23/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a

confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months

Job Type: Contract - Hybrid

Pay Range: $60/hr - $65/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job

responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem,

etc.).

Software Engineer with hands-on experience Software Developer with a strong background in API development, web application delivery, and secure, scalable backend services. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of professional experience, with a deep focus on Python development using the FastAPI framework, and is well versed with CI/CD leveraging ADO and/or GitHub.

Required Qualifications:

* Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience in software development.

* Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Python and backend development with FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask), development experience with Node.js

* API Skills: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high- performance, secure RESTful APIs.

* DevOps and IaC Implementation: Implement DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for API development and deployment. Automate build and release pipelines (CI/CD) using tools such as GitHub Actions, manage infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation, and ensure smooth deployment of API services across environments.

* Security: Knowledge of application security practices, including Azure Entra authentication/authorization, strong knowledge of API security standards and protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSL/TLS, etc.), and experience implementing governance around API access, authorization, and data protection.

* DevOps Familiarity: Comfortable with containerization concepts (Docker) and basic infrastructure scripting (Terraform, Bash, or similar) is a plus.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to

fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing

unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000

consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our

core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients

achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to

become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249276 when responding to this ad.

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