API Developer - Secret Clearance - Location DMV/DC

Job Title: API Developer

Location: Remote/DMV Area

Clearance: Secret

Rate- The rate will be based on market standards and the candidate's experience

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled API Developer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about building, integrating, and optimizing APIs across a range of platforms. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on expertise with modern integration platforms such as MuleSoft, real-time messaging systems like Kafka, and strong proficiency in Java development. This role requires a continuous learner who embraces new technologies and methodologies to deliver robust, high-performing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop, and Deploy APIs: Build and manage RESTful and SOAP APIs using MuleSoft and Java, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient communication between systems and applications.
• Integration Solutions: Architect solutions that connect disparate systems, data sources, and third-party services using MuleSoft, Kafka, and Java, with attention to reliability, resiliency, and performance.
• Messaging Architecture: Implement event-driven architectures and integrate messaging systems leveraging Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and event processing.
• Platform Adaptation: Rapidly learn and adapt to new platforms and integration frameworks as business and technology needs evolve. Serve as a subject matter expert on tool selection, integration best practices, and adoption strategies.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Work with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Maintain clear documentation and technical artifacts.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and implement new integration technologies, coding standards, and tooling to optimize productivity and system robustness. Recommend process improvements and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing APIs using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Java/Spring Boot, and integrating with Kafka-based messaging.
• Proficiency in Java development, with strong object-oriented design and testing skills.
• Solid understanding of API concepts, RESTful architecture, and message queue paradigms (e.g., publish/subscribe, stream processing).
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and adopt new integration platforms and technologies as they emerge.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize integration solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems (e.g., Git), and automated API testing frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.