Backend Developer API Specialist

vTech Solution Inc
Beltsville, MD, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$87,100.0 - $157,450.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Data as a Services Data Integration Linux Django Web Framework Github Python (Programming Language) MySQL Release Management Software Engineering Backend
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Graphql Api Design Restful APIs Software Version Control Devsecops Docker Microservices

Job description

The Library Support Backend Developer (Senior / Intermediate) with an API focus is responsible for providing advanced backend software engineering support for PubAg APIs and related AI-enabled data services. This role involves developing and maintaining microservices, automating metadata ingestion workflows, and modernizing scientific publication ingest systems to support AI tools and internal library workflows. Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop API-driven backend services.
  • Enhance PubAg API capabilities for AI consumption.
  • Develop and maintain microservices architectures.
  • Support automated metadata ingestion and processing.
  • Design workflow enhancements and automation solutions.
  • Maintain technical documentation and data models.
  • Support DevSecOps, GitHub, and release management activities.
  • Analyze and remediate security findings.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python and Django framework.
  • Experience with GraphQL and REST APIs.
  • Knowledge of SQL Server and MySQL databases.
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
  • Experience using Docker containers.
  • Version control expertise with Git and GitHub.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture.
  • Experience with AI-assisted processing and automation.
  • Strong skills in data integration and API design.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

  • Experience with DevSecOps practices.
  • Knowledge of scientific publication ingest systems.
  • Familiarity with workflow automation tools.

Special Considerations:

  • Contractors working remotely must attend one in-person meeting annually at Beltsville, MD, 20705., MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Developer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Junior Developer is part of a dynamic development team, f…
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