API Integration Lead

Location: Loveland, CO (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Rate: Up to $80/hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced API Integration Lead to drive the design, development, and implementation of API integrations across our enterprise systems. This role combines technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities, ensuring seamless connectivity between applications and platforms while building strong relationships with veterinary clinics to enable secure system access.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead API integration projects from planning through deployment, ensuring scalability and security.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define integration strategies.


• Design and implement RESTful APIs and middleware solutions to connect internal and external systems.


• Engage veterinary clinics to facilitate access to their systems, ensuring compliance and smooth integration.


• Monitor and optimize API performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.


• Establish best practices for API development, documentation, and version control.


• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance on integration standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in API integration and development (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).


• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, or Python.


• Hands-on experience with API management tools (e.g., Apigee, MuleSoft, Postman).


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.


• Excellent communication skills for client-facing interactions with veterinary clinics.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or veterinary technology environments.


• Knowledge of security protocols (OAuth, JWT) and compliance standards.

At Ledgent Technology, we prioritize our contractors, whom we proudly call Ambassadors. Our commitment to you is demonstrated through a comprehensive benefits program that stands out in the temporary staffing industry. We annually review and update our vendor relationships to ensure we provide the most cost-effective benefits options. Our Ambassadors are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan


• Basic and enhanced hospital indemnity plans


• Dental and vision coverage


• Accident and critical illness plans


• Term life insurance


• Short-term disability plan


• Direct deposit/pay card options


• Credit union membership


• Employee discount clubs


• Referral bonuses


• Training and coaching


• Specialized recognition programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.