API Specialist id-6729

April 17, 2025

About the position

Basecamp Consulting and Solutions LLC is seeking an API Specialist to join our dynamic team in Reston, Virginia. This position is a full-time role that reports to the Lead Account Executive and is designed to be hybrid, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work. As an API Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and optimization of API services that are essential for our clients' success. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs to ensure seamless integration and functionality across various platforms and applications. In this role, you will develop, design, and maintain high-performing APIs, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, secure, and meet the specific requirements of our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, providing API solutions and guidance that align with business needs.

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Responsibilities

Develop, design, and maintain high-performing APIs, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, secure, and meet client requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, providing API solutions and guidance that meet business needs.
Act as the API subject matter expert on all work products, supporting the creation of detailed API documentation and providing support for API integration and usage.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API performance, functionality, and security, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Implement API monitoring and logging solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Stay updated with the latest API technologies, trends, and best practices, and incorporate them into the development process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in development, design, and solution implementation.
Strong experience with RESTful API design and development, including knowledge of HTTP, JSON, and API versioning.
Proficiency in API Management platforms and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
Hands-on experience with one or more frameworks such as Java, Node, and other microservices architecture and related frameworks.
Experience working in an Agile environment with a good understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.
Strong communication and collaborative skills in providing technical direction and hands-on software development to include design, development, and testing.
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential.

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work from home options

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