ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health, and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work.

ASRC Federal is currently seeking a Senior API Developer to work on-site in anticipation of upcoming work in Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to define API requirements.
• Ensure API security and authentication mechanisms are robust.
• Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Stay updated on API development trends and emerging technologies.
• Conduct code reviews and implement improvements to enhance API functionality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient APIs.

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience as a Senior API Developer, and have a full understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalency.
• Hold a current professional UX Certification.
• Proficient in API design principles, such as RESTful API design, API versioning, and API documentation.
• Possess a deep understanding of API best practices and be able to design APIs that are efficient, scalable, and easy to use.
• Be able to write clean, maintainable code that adheres to industry standards and best practices.
• Experience with API security standards, such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, or API keys.
• Able to design APIs that are secure and protect user data from unauthorized access.
• Familiar with API testing tools and techniques, such as unit testing, integration testing, and API mocking.
• Able to write automated tests that ensure API functionality and performance.
• Possess strong leadership skills and be able to mentor and guide junior developers.
• Should be able to work effectively as part of a team and be able to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and be able to lead project planning, estimation, and tracking efforts.
• Must be a US Citizen; successful candidate is subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement:

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.