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# Junior API Developer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Software Debugging, OAuth, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Api Design, Restful APIs, Network Server, Legacy Systems, Databricks
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7e2bda40dc35e3439b6217acd994c4cf

## About the Role

A Junior API Developer with 1 4 years of experience (or a strong recent graduate) who has hands-on experience with REST APIs, OAuth, Azure, and Databricks, along with a strong interest in AI integrations and modern enterprise application development., * 1 4 years of API Development experience (Recent graduates with relevant skills are encouraged to apply)

 * Hands-on experience with REST APIs and API integration
 * Knowledge of OAuth, authentication, and authorization concepts
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services
 * Exposure to Databricks
 * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
 * Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Exposure to AI integrations and MCP Servers
 * Experience integrating enterprise applications with legacy systems
 * Understanding of secure API management and modern integration patterns

## Description

Our client is seeking a Junior API Developer to support a newly established AI organization (ITSAI) within a major banking environment. The team focuses on building secure API integrations, modern authentication solutions, and connecting enterprise systems with AI-enabled services and legacy platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity for junior developers with strong REST API fundamentals, Azure exposure, and an interest in AI integrations.


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