API Engineer (Java)

Navy Federal•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The API Engineer serves as the enterprise-wide expert in API technologies within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), driving digital transformation through scalable and secure API solutions. This role accelerates the delivery of products and services for both members and employees by promoting an API-first approach across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Extensive experience and expert-level knowledge of Java and related frameworks including Spring, Spring boot, Hibernate, JEE, Webservices, and APIs
Deep expertise in SOAP and RESTful APIs, utilizing lightweight data formats such as JSON, XML etc.
Hands-on experience with cloud platform architectures including Azure, GCP, and container platforms like Kubernetes and OpenShift
Advanced skills in implementing API security protocols such as OAuth, SAML, JWT, and OpenID Connect
Advanced knowledge of Agile frameworks, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into functional and scalable architecture solutions
Demonstrated experience in architectural governance and defining reusable API patterns
Expert-level problem-solving, critical thinking, and team-building skills
Strong interpersonal abilities with experience working across all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences
Skilled in presenting technical concepts and solutions to leadership and cross-functional teams
Advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues efficiently
Demonstrated ability to identify industry trends and assess their potential application within enterprise systems

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications on Java, Azure, MuleSoft, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Design and implement RESTful APIs and integration solutions using modern frameworks
Develop and maintain API documentation using tools like RAML, Swagger/OpenAPI
Integrate event-driven architectures using message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for API deployments
Monitor and optimize API performance, including caching strategies
Ensure compliance with API governance and security standards
Hands-on development of APIs, microservices, and platform proxies for enterprise initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and DevOps teams
Work closely with Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and API team members to contribute to product backlog development
Operate in an agile, fast-paced environment with short release cycles
Participate in deployment rotations to oversee implementation and coordinate with supporting teams
Participate in on-call rotations for emergency technical support and planned maintenance activities
Serve as a subject matter expert on API integrations for enterprise initiatives and projects
Oversee peer code reviews and provide guidance and direction on development best practices
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, standards, documentation, and governance processes for APIs
Apply architectural governance aligned with business and IT strategies
Design integration solutions for cloud-native applications across public, private, and hybrid clouds
Develop integrations using modern API Management frameworks suitable for both B2B and B2C scenarios
Monitor the financial services technology landscape to track innovations and communicate relevant insights to leadership
Apply strong Java development skills in building and supporting APIs and integration components