The Software Engineer will develop, document, and maintain APIs for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring integration and performance while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Location: Remote
Required Clearance: Public Trust
Required: Certifications: N/A
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline
Required Experience: 5 years of relevant experience; Degree may be substituted for 8 years of experience
Description
PingWind is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a fully remote position is responsible for development of Application Programming Interfaces APIs including designing, developing, and maintaining APIs that enable communication between different software systems.
Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering or technical discipline
• 5 years relevant experience.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Advanced
• Git: Advanced
• Java REST Web Service: Advanced
• Spring Boot: Advanced
• SQL: Advanced
• U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Preferred Skills
• Docker: Intermediate
• Helm: Intermediate
• Kubernetes: Intermediate
• Python: Intermediate
• Ruby: Intermediate
About Pingwind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Paid Federal Holidays
· Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
· 401k with matching
· Paid vacation and sick leave
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
Top Skills
AWS
Docker
Git
GraphQL
Helm
Java
Kubernetes
Python
Rest
Spring Boot
SQL
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