API Developer

API Developer – Cymertek Corporation

LOCATION:

Chantilly, VA 20151

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI Full Poly (Requires full U.S. Citizenship)

We are seeking a talented API Developer to join our team and play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust APIs that power our applications and services. In this position, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions that integrate seamlessly with various platforms and services. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing efficient and effective APIs, with a focus on clean code and best practices.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are eager to contribute to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

• Design and develop RESTful APIs
• Implement API security standards
• Integrate APIs with third‑party services
• Maintain API documentation
• Perform unit and integration testing
• Ensure high API performance and scalability

• Proficiency in RESTful API development
• Strong knowledge of HTTP protocols
• Experience with API design patterns
• Familiarity with JSON and XML formats
• Experience with authentication and authorization techniques
• Proficiency in API testing tools

• Familiarity with Graph
  
  QL APIs
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Experience with API gateways
• Understanding of containerization
• Familiarity with cloud platforms
• Experience with API versioning strategies

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Information Systems, Web Development, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Architecture, etc.

Most contracts allow additional experience (4–5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4–5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.

• Excellent Salaries
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Cafeteria Style Benefits
• 10% – 401k Matching (Vested Immediately)
• Additional 401k Profit Sharing
• 30 days Paid Leave/Holiday (No Use or Lose!)
• The day off for your birthday
• Medical/Dental/Vision – 100% employee coverage. ($1200 allowance – or a bonus)
• HSA/FSA
• AFLAC
• Long Term/Short Term Disability – 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
• Life Insurance – 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
• Additional Discretionary Life Insurance
• Paid Training
• No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!
• Referral bonus program with recurring annual payments

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Cymertek is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We embrace and celebrate differences in our employees, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. At Cymertek, employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We believe in creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and where opportunities for professional growth and advancement are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or identity.