Senior API Cloud Platform Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Working closely with architects, data engineers, product owners, and enterprise stakeholders, this individual will develop modern cloud-native services and establish integration standards that support enterprise interoperability, scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. The role requires expertise in API development, cloud engineering, Azure services, and secure enterprise integrations., * Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs supporting the Enterprise Data Access Service (EDAS) and TAG data products.

• Define and maintain API contracts using OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications while implementing secure, versioned APIs that support enterprise interoperability.
• Design and develop cloud-hosted application services using Microsoft Azure, including scalable and highly available microservices and API hosting solutions.
• Implement application monitoring, logging, telemetry, health monitoring, and performance optimization using Azure Monitor and related Azure services.
• Develop secure integrations with VA Profile, VBMS, Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), and other enterprise systems using modern authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to support technical design, documentation, code reviews, Agile delivery activities, and enterprise integration planning.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of software engineering experience designing and developing enterprise applications.
• 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs, enterprise integration services, and cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise with REST APIs, OpenAPI (Swagger), JSON, OAuth 2.0, Mutual TLS (mTLS), and secure API design and implementation.
• Proficiency in C#, Java, or Python, along with experience using Git, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, and cloud-based application development practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience designing scalable, highly available distributed systems and collaborating effectively within Agile development teams., * Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), or other Federal agencies and integrating healthcare, military personnel, or benefits systems.
• Microsoft Azure certifications and experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and related Azure integration technologies are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ILER, VA Profile, VBMS, and knowledge of NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DevSecOps practices.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Medical/Dental/Vision.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• PTO + Federal Holidays.
• Corporate Laptop.
• Training Opportunities.
• Remote Opportunity.

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.