Overview
On Site
USD 55.00 - 65.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Pivotal
Scalability
Mentorship
Testing
Performance Tuning
Analytics
Management
SQL
NoSQL
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Emerging Technologies
Auditing
Computer Science
Java
FOCUS
Spring Framework
High Availability
API
RESTful
Documentation
OAuth
SSL
TLS
Regulatory Compliance
Microservices
Database
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Object-relational Mapping
DevOps
Jenkins
Docker
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Leadership
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
Overview
We are looking for a Senior API Engineer with deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade RESTful APIs. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex integration challenges, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our API strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and design robust RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Lead technical discussions and decisions related to API development, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and API design.
Establish and enforce standards for API documentation, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and error handling.
Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Drive performance optimization and monitoring for API endpoints, using profiling and analytics tools.
Oversee integration with databases (SQL/NoSQL), third-party services, and internal platforms.
Champion DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and innovations.
Participate in code reviews and technical audits, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and security standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot API engineering.
Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, high-availability API solutions.
Expertise in RESTful API design, including documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), versioning, and error handling.
Strong knowledge of security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS) and compliance requirements.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Advanced proficiency with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior API Engineer with deep expertise in Java and the Spring Boot framework to architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade RESTful APIs. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex integration challenges, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our API strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across our backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and design robust RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Lead technical discussions and decisions related to API development, integration patterns, and microservices architecture.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and API design.
Establish and enforce standards for API documentation, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT), and error handling.
Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Drive performance optimization and monitoring for API endpoints, using profiling and analytics tools.
Oversee integration with databases (SQL/NoSQL), third-party services, and internal platforms.
Champion DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and innovations.
Participate in code reviews and technical audits, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and security standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot API engineering.
Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, high-availability API solutions.
Expertise in RESTful API design, including documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), versioning, and error handling.
Strong knowledge of security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS) and compliance requirements.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Advanced proficiency with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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