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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $59.00/hr

Responsibilities

• The API Developer will bridge the gap between design and implementation, providing web solutions involving collaboration, portals, enterprise search, mobile functionality, and interactive forms.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum delivery model and perform duties in a manner consistent with a complex, diverse, dynamic hardware and software environment that serves a complex education community.
• Develop web applications and sites that engage and retain visitors.
• Provide guidance on industry best practices, guidelines, and governance for web applications and websites.
• Manage latest requirements for cross-browser compatibility and page optimization.
• Develop applications and sites to include social media and mobile functionality.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure the end product is delivered with quality outcomes.
• As an API Developer, you will perform benefit analysis for IT solutions and make recommendations for technology direction.
• Articulate ideas and demonstrate a willingness to bring new ideas to the forefront frequently.
• Creating CSS3 Animations.
• Creating and executing unit tests using established unit test framework.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge base of industry trends and developments.
• Stay apprised of the latest technologies and innovations in web application technologies.
• Supervise and direct staff as assigned; participate in recruiting and staff performance reviews as assigned.

Requirements

• Mastery of modern web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and JS frameworks (jQuery, ember.js, Angular.js, Foundation, Bootstrap), JSON, Adobe Photoshop and other graphic editing tools are also essential.
• Must have expertise in the following: Responsive web design, fluid layouts and positioning, including Mobile Interfaces; Browser behavior and compatibility, cross-browser issues and solutions, and testing.
• Knowledge of SEO concepts and coding for Search Engine Optimization.
• Knowledge of/coding REST APIs, AJAX, XML (XSD, XSL, XPATH), and Template Engines and MVC Frameworks.
• Knowledge of source control concepts and can commit code to repositories such as Git, SVN, TFS.
• Strong understanding of web design, responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, page optimization, search engine optimization, and development and testing.
• Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Reactive Programming, WebFlux, JPA, R2DBC, Microservices, API Development.
• Rapid Prototyping skills with the ability to demonstrate/pitch website design/functionality to a client.
• Advanced skills in object-oriented coding and scripting in languages such as Java, .Net/C#, PHP, Ruby as well as skills in relational database modeling and creating advanced SQL queries/procedures.
• Ability to create in-house JavaScript libraries of reusable components, ability to set up, configure, and host websites with IIS and Apache, and ability to travel to off-site locations.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.