API Developer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an API Developer in Charlotte, NC. Responsibilities:
• The API Developer will bridge the gap between design and implementation, providing web solutions involving collaboration, portals, enterprise search, mobile functionality, and interactive forms
• Work in an Agile/Scrum delivery model and perform duties in a manner consistent with a complex, diverse, dynamic hardware and software environment that serves a complex education community
• Develop web applications and sites that engage and retain visitors
• Provide guidance on industry best practices, guidelines and governance for web applications and web sites
• Manage latest requirements for cross-browser compatibility and page optimization
• Develop application and sites to include social media and mobile functionality
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure end product is delivered with quality outcomes
• As an API Developer, you will perform benefit analysis for IT solutions and make recommendations for technology direction
• Articulate ideas and demonstrate a willingness to bring new ideas to the forefront frequently
• Creating CSS3 Animations
• Creating and executing unit tests using established unit test framework
• Maintain excellent knowledge base of industry trends and developments
• Stay apprised of latest technologies and innovations in web application technologies
• Supervise and direct staff as assigned; Participate in recruiting and staff performance reviews as assigned

Requirements
• Mastery of modern web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and JS frameworks (jQuery, ember.js, Angular.js, Foundation, Bootstrap), JSON, Adobe Photoshop and other graphic editing tools are also essential
• Must have expertise in the following: Responsive web design, fluid layouts and positioning, including Mobile Interfaces; Browser behavior and compatibility, cross-browser issues and solutions, and testing
• Knowledge of SEO concepts and coding for Search Engine Optimization
• Knowledge of/coding REST APIs, AJAX, XML (XSD, XSL, XPATH), and Template Engines and MVC Frameworks
• Knowledge of source control concepts and can commit code to repositories such as Git, SVN, TFS
• Strong understanding of web design, responsive design, cross browser compatibility, page optimization, search engine optimization, and development and testing
• Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Reactive Programing, WebFlux, JPA, R2DBC, Microservices, API Development
• Rapid Prototyping skills with the ability to demonstrate/pitch website design/functionality to a client
• Advanced skills in object-oriented coding and scripting in languages such as Java, .Net/C#, php, ruby as well as skills in relational database modeling and creating advanced SQL queries/procedures
• Ability to create in-house JavaScript libraries of reusable components, ability to setup, and configure, and host websites with IIS and Apache, and ability to travel to off-site locations

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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