API Developer

Job Title Key Responsibilities Analyzes, designs, develops, codes and implements programs in one or more programming languages. Supports applications with an understanding of system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting. Establishes, participates, and maintains relationships with business units, customers and subject matter experts in order to remain apprised of direction, project status, architectural and technology trends, risks, and functional/integration issues. Defines specifications and develop programs, modifies existing programs, prepares test data, and prepares functional specifications. Analyzes program and application performance using various programming languages, tools and techniques. Provides guidance to non-technical staff in using software and hardware systems most effectively and efficiently. Reviews project proposals, evaluates alternatives, provides estimates and makes recommendations. Designs and defines specifications for systems. Identifies potential process improvement areas and suggests options and recommends approaches. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in a computing environment with multiple programming languages. Java, JavaScript, Spring Experience with design and development of REST API platform, converting web services from SOAP to REST or vice-versa. Proficient in SQL and Stored Procedures such as in Oracle, MySQL Experience with Unix, Linux Operating Systems Experience with Scrum and other Agile processes. Knowledge of Jira, Git/SVN, Jenkins Experience in creating REST API documentation using Swagger and YAML or similar tools desirable Experience with Integration frameworks (e.g., Mule, Camel) desirable Required Skills: SOAP Web Services, REST Web Services, JSON, Java, Kafka Basic Qualification: Must be a strong back end/API Developer Additional Skills: Must be a strong back end/API Developer LONG TERM MULTI YEAR CONTRACT 100% Remote Background Check: Yes Notes: LONG TERM MULTI YEAR CONTRACT 100% Remote Strong preference to candidates directly on your W2 and previous Apex CEs EXCLUSIVE TO client - no competition Interview Process: Apex Technical Assessment, 1 round with the client Presenting candidates 6/1 - will move quickly for the right candidates. Must be senior level - 5+ YOE SLIGHT flexibility on rate - candidates in the rate will be highly preferred and evaluated first Any candidate exceeding $$$/hr will be ruled out. Software Technology Inc