Junior API Developer - Remote (WFH)

Cognitive is seeking a Junior API Developer with knowledge and expertise in applications programming methodologies and disciplines. We are looking for someone who has knowledge of system analysis and business problem-solving, is proficient with business reporting, and has strong knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) in Microsoft SQL and Oracle environments, as well as knowledge of cloud technologies. 

Duties Include: 

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs that meet high-performance and scalability requirements
• Experience developing REST API services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define API specifications
• Optimize API performance, security, and reliability
• Troubleshoot and debug API issues
• Ability to decrypt JSON, XML structured data into normalize data sets
• Creating high-availability applications
• Writes clean, efficient, and well documented code that adheres to software development standards and best practices
• Participates in software design and architecture discussions to ensure the software meets the functional and non-functional requirements
• Collaborates with other developers, testers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of software features and bug fixes
• Performs code reviews and provides construction feedback to other team members
• Continuously learns and stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to C#/.NET development

Required Skills: 

• Proven experience in API development, including REST and SOAP
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in API development in C#/.NET
• Knowledge of database systems and data modeling
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and frameworks quickly
• Proficiency in version control systems, especially Git
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins
• Knowledge of Azure API development and integration
• Experience working in Microsoft API web services or equivalent

Technical Skills: C#/.NET; Oracle SQL (SQL Developer); MS SQL; Batch, Rest Micro-services, Test Framework; SOAP and Rest architecture 

Required Education, Experience, and Clearance: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust - Medium Background Investigation (MBI)
• US Citizenship is required

Nice to Have: 

• Experience supporting healthcare applications
• Experience in Agile methodologies