API DeveloperBCforward is currently seeking highly motivated API Developer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in the St. Paul, MN area. Sorry, no visa sponsorship is availalble with this role. Job Title: API DeveloperJob: Remote to Start, eventually OnsiteIndustry leader is looking to add a passionate API Developer. This role is critical in helping to create the Company's next-generation middleware. You will work with the product team to build integrations with backend systems, serving customer facing web portals. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cloud integration patterns and experience building scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services. Must be able to effectively interact with Business Analysts, Technical Analysts, and business users to understand the overall enterprise solution. Must be capable of managing multiple deliverables and defining scope for new or existing applications.What Technology and Skill Background Should You Have? More than 4 years of experience developing and implementing APIs Strong coding skills; Python is experience preferred, but strong desire to learn is a must Ability to troubleshoot services in complex distributed environments AWS native technologies such as API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, CloudWatch and Step Functions Experience with Agile development practices and techniques Hands on experience using CI/CD and DevOps practices to deliver products Experience with version control tools, such as Git Experience writing and verifying secure coding techniques Basic knowledge of database management systems Experience writing unit tests Effective communication skills, collaborate, learn from others as well as mentor others on the teamNice to Haves Knowledge of SAP OData services Applicable AWS certifications or training Experience with Apache Velocity Template Language (VTL) Familiarity with authentication and authorization services such as Okta Experience with SQL Server and DB2 databasesAbout BCforward:BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over years of catering to our customers' specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs. www.BCforward.comwww.facebook.com/bcforwardThis posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and willing cooperate with a background check and drug screen, to the extent permitted by federal and local laws up to, and including, both criminal and financial reviews. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this job posting shall render the applicant ineligible for the position. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. Any subsequent offer of employment shall be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 128575 when responding to this ad.