Software Engineer API Developer

  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • Posted 7 days ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Administrative Support
IT Service Management
Spring Framework
Optimization
OBIEE
Security Architecture
CISSP
ISSAP
Software Development Methodology
GSEC
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Information Systems
Data Science
Software Engineering
Management
RESTful
SOAP
Documentation
API
Microsoft Exchange
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2510564

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-10-06

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking Software Engineer API Developers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

The Software Engineer API Developer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Manages the ongoing enhancement and optimization of MARS data-services and the MARS API framework and architecture
  • The Senior API Developer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and secure APIs that meet the evolving requirements of MARS data owners and enhance the overall system's functionality
  • Provide system enhancement support for MARS FMI data and intelligence targeting, focusing on Object-Based Intelligence (OBI)
  • Develops and documents innovative, repeatable, and automated services aligned with the MARS
  • Development Release Plan
  • Tasked with ensuring that each enhancement progresses towards the identified user requirements with a proactive approach in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, delivering robust API solutions, and contributing to the strategic vision of the MARS program

Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • One of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
  • Experience in developing and managing APIs, ensuring API security, and optimizing API performance
  • Proficiency in using RESTful and SOAP APIs, integrating third-party services, and developing API documentation
  • Strong understanding of API gateway technologies and data exchange protocols

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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