API Developer, Lead

API Developer, Lead

The Opportunity:  

You grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation.

You are skilled API Engineer with practical knowledge of API development and deployment process and passionate for learning and staying current with the latest technological advancements and industry trends. You will collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate API services with other software components, systems, or external data sources such as API gateways, service brokers, and event-driven architectures.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience in multiple programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript and Python, and security standards and protocols, such as OAuth and JWT
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions to streamline the software delivery process in event-sourced applications
• Knowledge of the critical web application security risks developed by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
• Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data, identify trends, patterns, and potential problems, and communicate the results to the API development team
• Ability to evaluate and mitigate potential security risks associated with API services, including vulnerabilities, attacks, and unauthorized access
• Ability to identify performance bottlenecks in API services and implement optimization strategies to improve overall efficiency and performance and debug and resolve technical issues that arise during the API development, testing, or deployment process including monitoring and logging systems
• Ability to create documentation for API services with guidelines, examples, and usage scenarios including proficiency in documentation tools like Swagger and Postman
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
• Master’s degree  

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.  

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.  

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold