[Remote] API Engineer, Mid-level

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Modus21 is a Charleston, South Carolina based business and technology consulting firm specializing in solving complex business problems for global business and government clients. They are seeking a Mid-level API Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize robust API platforms for efficient data exchange and system integrations while ensuring compliance with Department of War standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying, and optimizing robust API platforms for efficient data exchange, system integrations, and secure communication
• Write secure, efficient server-side logic and integrate APIs with backend systems and databases
• Implement authentication (OAuth, JWT), rate limiting, and monitoring to prevent bottlenecks and vulnerabilities
• Build programmatic API validation, integration, and resiliency testing, often integrating with CI/CD pipelines
• Maintain detailed documentation so developers can easily understand and consume the APIs
• Explain technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients

Skills

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering, including distributed systems and API design
• 3+ years of experience in software development using Java or Python; 2+ years of experience with designing, deploying, and operating real-time, low-latency API platforms at scale such as Apigee, Gravitee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, or Mulesoft
• 1+ years of experience with DevOps practices and technologies, including Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and GitOps workflows
• Experience with protocols, including HTTP, gRPC, or WebSockets, caching, load balancing, and API security
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Git and collaboration tools, including Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, Nexus, or Bitbucket
• Experience in gathering requirements and engaging with clients
• Experience with SQL, Server-Side Development, Middleware, Application or Data Integration, API Development, Core Application Systems, Node.js, Groovy, Scala, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring-Boot, or Spring Data
• Experience with using a message broker, such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• CompTIA Security+ Certification or higher DoD 8570 cybersecurity certification
• Familiarity with software delivery methodologies such as agile/scrum
• Strong problem-solving and design skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Ability to work in a self-guided manner; excellent organizational skills
• Must be a US citizen and hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Security Clearance

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