Associate API Engineer; Java

Overview

The Associate API Engineer (officially titled Associate Systems Engineer) serves as the enterprise-wide expert in API technologies within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), driving digital transformation through scalable and secure API solutions. This role accelerates the delivery of products and services for both members and employees by promoting an API-first approach across the organization.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integration solutions using modern frameworks.
• Develop and maintain API documentation using tools like RAML, Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Integrate event-driven architectures using message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for API deployments.
• Monitor and optimize API performance, including caching strategies.
• Ensure compliance with API governance and security standards.
• Hands-on development of APIs, microservices, and platform proxies for enterprise initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and Dev Ops teams.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and API team members to contribute to product backlog development.
• Operate in an agile, fast-paced environment with short release cycles.
• Participate in deployment rotations to oversee implementation and coordinate with supporting teams.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency technical support and planned maintenance activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on API integrations for enterprise initiatives and projects.
• Oversee peer code reviews and provide guidance and direction on development best practices.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, standards, documentation, and governance processes for APIs.
• Apply architectural governance aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Design integration solutions for cloud-native applications across public, private, and hybrid clouds.
• Develop integrations using modern API Management frameworks suitable for both B2B and B2C scenarios.
• Monitor the financial services technology landscape to track innovations and communicate relevant insights to leadership.
• Apply strong Java development skills in building and supporting APIs and integration components.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Java and related frameworks including Spring, Spring boot, Hibernate, JEE, Webservices, and APIs.
• Experience with SOAP and RESTful APIs, utilizing lightweight data formats such as JSON, XML etc.
• Experience with cloud platform architectures including Azure, GCP, and container platforms like Kubernetes and Open Shift.
• Skills in implementing API security protocols such as OAuth, SAML, JWT, and OpenID Connect.
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into functional and scalable architecture solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural governance and defining reusable API patterns.
• Expert-level problem-solving, critical thinking, and team-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities with experience working across all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in presenting technical concepts and solutions to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to identify industry trends and assess their potential application within enterprise systems.

• Certifications in Java, Azure, Mule Soft, Kubernetes
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in up-to-date versions of Java, Spring, and Spring boot

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

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