API Engineer

API Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated API ENGINEER for a remote opportunity!

Position Title: API Engineer
Location: Remote
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
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: Initial 6month-contract
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $60-63/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.).

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior API Engineer with deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade RESTful APIs. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex integration challenges, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our API strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our backend systems.

Key Responsibilities
* Architect and design robust RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
* Lead technical discussions and decisions related to API development, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.
* Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and API design.
* Establish and enforce standards for API documentation, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and error handling.
* Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
* Drive performance optimization and monitoring for API endpoints, using profiling and analytics tools.
* Oversee integration with databases (SQL/NoSQL), third-party services, and internal platforms.
* Champion DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and innovations.
* Participate in code reviews and technical audits, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and security standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's, degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot API engineering.
* Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, high-availability API solutions.
* Expertise in RESTful API design, including documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), versioning, and error handling.
* Strong knowledge of security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS) and compliance requirements.
* Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
* Advanced proficiency with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
* Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
* Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) for full-stack collaboration.
* Exposure to API gateway solutions (Apigee, AWS API Gateway).
* Prior experience in healthcare 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 244127 when responding to this ad.

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