Kforce Inc · 6 hours ago
API Developer
Boston, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$47/hr - $53/hr
7+ years expKforce Inc is seeking an API Developer for their client in Boston, MA. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs as well as enhancing microservices to process JSON payloads from various external agencies.
FinanceConsultingHuman ResourcesEmploymentFinancial ServicesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java 8+ and Spring Boot
Build and enhance microservices that consume and process JSON payloads from multiple external agencies
Implement business logic driven by agency type, notice type, and payload content
Develop robust error handling, logging, and retry strategies to ensure system resilience
Create and maintain unit and integration tests to support application quality and reliability
Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Spring Boot microservices
Deploy applications across DEV, QA, UAT, and PROD environments
Manage environment-specific configurations using externalized properties
Collaborate using GitLab and CI tools including Git, Jira, and Jenkins
Monitor application logs in AWS, troubleshoot deployment issues, and provide production support and fixes
Qualification
Required
AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certification
7+ years of overall experience, including 5+ years in API/backend development and 3+ years of DevOps exposure
Strong proficiency in Java 8+ with hands-on experience using Spring Boot and microservices
Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of JSON, HTTP, and third-party integrations
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and configuration management
Working knowledge of Linux environments and application troubleshooting
Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK
Experience with large-scale enterprise or government systems
Knowledge of asynchronous processing or messaging systems
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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