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Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an API Developer to join their team remotely.
Summary:
We have several needs for API Developers working in Node.js environments for our expanding modernization efforts. We are hoping to hire candidates from a variety of experience levels from entry level to senior in order to diversify our team and bring various ideas to the table.
Duties:
- API Developer will provide application software development services and technical support across a suite of financial software products
- Develop program logic for new applications or analyze and modify logic in existing applications
- Code, test, debug, document, implement and maintain software applications
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Maintain, test and integrate application components
- Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code
- As an API Developer, you will ensure system improvements are successfully implemented
- Analyze requirements and translate business requirements into product designs
- Write technical specifications and other forms of documentation
- Suggest technical alternatives and improves/streamlines processes and systems
- Complete project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations
- Work in Agile environment following Scrum Methodologies
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
- Previous work experience with Node.js API frameworks
- Experience in supporting and/or implementing complex integration projects
- Experience in using version control systems like git or Bit Bucket
- Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure, such as AWS or Azure
- Working experience in Agile framework
- Knowledge of RESTful API services
- Knowledge of MongoDB, Apache Kafka, and Kubernetes
- In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it (e.g. Express)
- Extensive knowledge of JavaScript
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
- Willingness to share relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
- Excellent problem-solving, team and time management skills
- Resourceful and proactive information gathering and sharing skills
Developer Skill Needed:
- Node.js
- Java & Spring framework
- Strong JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge
- RESTful API services
- API security/endpoint protection
- Docker/Kubernetes
- Oracle, MongoDB
- Apache Kafka
- Agile experience
Added bonus if you have:
- Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bit-Bucket)
- Experience working with cloud-based technologies like AWS
- Knowledge of the banking industry
- Working knowledge of multiple IDEs and debug utilities
- Working knowledge of test-driven development
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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.
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