A Fortune Top 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Java API Developer to work remotely for our client in Vienna, VA. This role requires experience working in an Azure environment. Banking experience is highly preferred.
Overview:
• Design and build applications using the Java programming language. Work on both front-end and back-end development, depending on the project requirements.
• Create API specifications for RESTful APIs that define how different systems can interact, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Create clear and comprehensive API documentation to assist developers in understanding and using the API.
• Track API performance, identifying and resolving issues, and optimizing API functionality.
• Implement security protocols, authentication, and authorization mechanisms to protect APIs and prevent unauthorized access.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of Java API Development experience.
• Expertise in Java and related frameworks.
• Knowledge of web development and RESTful APIs.
• Strong debugging and testing skills.
• Proficiency in Java and microservices frameworks (eg: Springboot).
• Strong understanding of API architectural styles (REST, GraphQL, SOAP).
• Strong understanding of common data formats (JSON, XML, YAML).
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferred: Azure Cloud Platform).
• Experience with DevSecOps (preferred: Azure DevSecOps).
• Experience with API development tools, API gateways, and API management platforms.
• Understanding of database technologies, messaging technologies.
