> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1892878-api-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1892878-api-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # API Developer - **Company:** Lynker Corporation - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Linux, Github, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Software Security, Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Information Technology, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/297656/api-engineer-colorado-co-boulder ## About the Role * Master's in computer science, software engineering, data science, or a related field; or a Bachelor's plus 1-2 years building APIs, services, or data pipelines; or equivalent practical experience, including military or self-taught paths.\n * Proficiency in at least one modern programming language; Python experience is a plus, as it is the likely production language for this work.\n * Experience designing and consuming REST/JSON APIs and working with structured data formats.\n * Understanding of data schemas and versioning, and why stable data contracts matter to downstream consumers.\n * Comfort with Git, Linux, testing, and command-line workflows.\n, * Familiarity with schema definition and validation tooling (e.g., JSON Schema) and format versioning practices.\n * Exposure to environmental, geospatial, or scientific data, and formats such as GeoJSON or GeoParquet.\n * Experience with containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD for reliable, repeatable builds and deployments (e.g., Docker, Terraform or CloudFormation, GitHub Actions).\n * Systems, infrastructure, or networking experience, and familiarity with secure deployment on AWS (e.g., access management, or a security credential such as CC or Security+).\n * Experience with R, including Shiny, or other languages for data apps and rapid prototyping.\n * Familiarity with Rust or an interest in contributing to Rust-based tooling.\n * Colorado Front Range presence for periodic in-person collaboration.\n ## Related Videos - [API = Some REST and HTTP, right? RIGHT?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1675-api-some-rest-and-http-right-right) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)