Senior Integration Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Integration Developer in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:
* Senior Integration Developer will develop and maintain APIs to connect with third-party education applications for data retrieval and ingestion
* Build secure, scalable endpoints that incorporate authentication, version control, and messaging best practices
* Perform regular testing and validation of API integrations to ensure reliability
* Implement translation layers to map external data structures from partner systems onto internal data models
* Collaborate on leveraging or building data exchange standards, to promote interoperability across education data systems
* As a Senior Integration Developer, you will enforce public API service boundary best practices, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability of integrations
* Work closely with the Data Engineering and Analytics (DEA), Database Administration, and Cloud Teams to support downstream processes including Master Data Management (MDM), ETL workflows, reporting, and storage
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations, ensuring consistent data availability for education stakeholders
* Contribute to broader software development efforts within IT, including participating in code reviews and collaborating with development teams to ensure coding consistency and maintainability
* Provide technical recommendations to the Solutions Architect and other stakeholders, helping align solutions with long-term enterprise architecture and strategic goals
* Support evolving data strategy by offering guidance on data handling, system integration, and technical implementation approaches

REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience designing and building API integrations with third-party software platforms, preferably in the education or public benefits sectors
* Experience supporting data formats such as JSON and XML, plus data service architectures including MDM, ETL, reporting, and data storage
* Experience conducting code reviews, identifying technical debt, and contributing to shared codebases in collaborative environments
* Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, authentication protocols
* Proven understanding of secure API design and public service boundary best practices
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
* Proficiency in relevant programming languages for API development such as C#, Java, Python, and Node.js and a strong knowledge of API protocols such as REST, SOAP, and GraphQL
* Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience partnering with external vendors, internal technical teams, and business teams
* Demonstrated ability to perform complex data mapping and translation between different data models
* Ability to translate business and policy goals into scalable, well-documented technical solutions that align with enterprise architecture

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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