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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # API Developer - **Company:** IPT Associates - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Abstraction Layers, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Structures, Data Stores, Database Queries, Software Debugging, DevOps, File Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Load Testing, Automation of Marketing, Memcached, Network File Systems, Node.Js, OAuth, Query Optimization, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Redis, Swagger, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Data Logging, Software Security, Caching, Apigee, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Grpc, Software Version Control, Api Management, Docker, Legacy Systems, Web Api, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9037012/api-developer ## About the Role * Are curious and excited about technology * Like solving problems and figuring things out * Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team * Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here., * Bachelor's Degree in a related field * 10 years of software development experience * Strong experience developing RESTful APIs * Proficiency in one or more languages: JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Go, or C# * Experience with SQL databases and writing SQL queries * Knowledge of API authentication mechanisms (OAuth, API keys) * Understanding of API design principles and best practices * Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI) * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills * Active Security Clearance required * DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired Desired Qualifications * Experience integrating legacy systems and mainframe data sources * Knowledge of API gateway technologies (Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway) * Experience with object storage systems (MinIO, S3-compatible storage) * Familiarity with microservices architecture * Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) * Knowledge of message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka) * Experience with API performance optimization and caching (Redis, Memcached) * Understanding of data transformation and ETL processes * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Knowledge of GraphQL or gRPC protocols ## Description IPTA is seeking an API Developer to design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs that provide programmatic access to enterprise data sources. This role focuses on modernizing data access by creating secure, scalable APIs for SQL databases, legacy systems, and file-based data stores. The ideal candidate will have strong software development skills and experience integrating diverse data sources into unified API interfaces., * Design and develop RESTful APIs for enterprise data sources * Create API endpoints for SQL databases, legacy systems, and file storage systems * Implement API authentication and authorization using OAuth and API key mechanisms * Develop API documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications * Optimize API performance and implement caching strategies * Integrate with object storage and network file systems * Collaborate with data teams to understand data structures and requirements * Work with application developers to define API contracts and interfaces * Implement API versioning and backward compatibility strategies * Develop API monitoring, logging, and error handling solutions * Ensure API security best practices and data protection * Perform API testing including unit, integration, and load testing * Maintain and enhance existing APIs based on user feedback * Support legacy system modernization through API abstraction layers, * RESTful API design and development * JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Go, or C# * SQL databases and query optimization * OAuth 2.0, API key management, JWT * OpenAPI/Swagger documentation * API testing frameworks and tools * Version control (Git) * File system and object storage integration * API monitoring and logging * JSON/XML data formats IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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