API Developer

API Developer

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• 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.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Technical Skills

• 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. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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