API Developer

Job#: 3027729

Job Description:

The VA Lighthouse Program is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs initiative to modernize and streamline access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, scalable application programming interfaces (APIs), improving how veterans, partners, and internal teams access critical information. The AI & Engineering team supports the VA Lighthouse platform to accelerate digital delivery, modernize technology and operations, and drive measurable improvements for public sector clients through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As the API Developer you are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enable communication between different software systems.

Below are the typical roles and responsibilities for this position:

• Define and document API specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols - REST, GraphQL.
• Build and implement APIs using programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Python, Ruby and .net.
• Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal and external systems, applications, and third-party services.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for APIs. Debug and resolve issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for API consumers, including usage examples and best practices.
• Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and other security best practices to protect data and services.
• Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage API versions and ensure backward compatibility as APIs evolve.
• Work closely with front-end and back-end developers, architects, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust
• solutions.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements based on user feedback

Qualifications and Skills:

• Java, SpringBoot & SpringBatch framework
• GitHub, Jaeger, GitHub Actions, Git Releases
• mySQL
• Oracle
• RDS
• Document DBs (DynamoDB, MongoDB)
• Ruby
• Python
• AWS Cloud
• Backstage.io
• Open API
• OpenTracing
• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm,
• Familiarity with VA Lighthouse APIs

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.