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API Developer
Summary
Title:API Developer
ID:10283
Department:Information Technology
Location :Crystal City, VA
Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled API Developer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about building, integrating, and optimizing APIs across a range of platforms. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on expertise with modern integration platforms such as MuleSoft, real-time messaging systems like Kafka, and strong proficiency in Java development. This role requires a continuous learner who embraces new technologies and methodologies to deliver robust, high-performing solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, Develop, and Deploy APIs: Build and manage RESTful and SOAP APIs using MuleSoft and Java, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient communication between systems and applications.
  • Integration Solutions: Architect solutions that connect disparate systems, data sources, and third-party services using MuleSoft, Kafka, and Java, with attention to reliability, resiliency, and performance.
  • Messaging Architecture: Implement event-driven architectures and integrate messaging systems leveraging Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and event processing.
  • Platform Adaptation: Rapidly learn and adapt to new platforms and integration frameworks as business and technology needs evolve. Serve as a subject matter expert on tool selection, integration best practices, and adoption strategies.
  • Collaboration and Documentation: Work with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Maintain clear documentation and technical artifacts.
  • Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and implement new integration technologies, coding standards, and tooling to optimize productivity and system robustness. Recommend process improvements and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing APIs using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Java/Spring Boot, and integrating with Kafka-based messaging.
  • Proficiency in Java development, with strong object-oriented design and testing skills.
  • Solid understanding of API concepts, RESTful architecture, and message queue paradigms (e.g., publish/subscribe, stream processing).
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and adopt new integration platforms and technologies as they emerge.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize integration solutions.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems (e.g., Git), and automated API testing frameworks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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