API Developer

API Developer

Join to apply for the API Developer role at Initiate Government Solutions, LLC. Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently recruiting for a remote API Developer to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Assignment of Work and Travel: This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

This program is a transformative initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, engineers, security specialists, and business analysts—to deliver high-quality API products in alignment with federal standards and VA objectives. You will contribute to the program’s mission of improving veteran experiences by enabling digital innovation, ensuring compliance, and promoting best practices in API development and platform management.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veteran care and benefits delivery, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• API Design & Documentation:
  Define and document API specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols (REST, Graph
  
  QL) using tools like OpenAPI.
• API Development:
  Build and implement APIs using programming languages and frameworks such as Java (Spring Boot/Spring Batch), Python, Ruby, and .NET.
• Integration:
  Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal systems, external applications, and third‑party services.
• Testing & Debugging:
  Write unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests for APIs. Debug and resolve issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Security:
  Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and other security best practices to protect data and services.
• Performance Optimization:
  Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability using tools like Jaeger, Open Tracing, and Git Hub Actions.
• Versioning & Compatibility:
  Manage API versions and ensure backward compatibility as APIs evolve.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with front‑end and back‑end developers, architects, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Documentation & Support:
  Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for API consumers, including usage examples and best practices. Provide ongoing support and implement enhancements based on user feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Java (Spring Boot and/or Spring Batch), SQL, and RESTful web services.
• Hands‑on exposure to AWS Cloud and cloud‑native development.
• Experience with Git Hub, Git Hub Actions, Git Releases, and Jaeger.
• Exposure to and/or use of Oracle, RDS, Document DBs (e.g., Dynamo
  
  DB, Mongo
  
  DB), and Python.
• Containerization experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with Backstage.io, OpenAPI, and Open Tracing.
• Excellent…