API Developer at Gulf Coast Automation Group Rosemont, IL

Gulf Coast Automation Group; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Gulf Coast Automation Group is looking for an API Developer based in Rosemont, IL (Hybrid work). This crucial hands-on role focuses on secure API integrations and the secure software development lifecycle. Candidates should possess 2-3 years of API development experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and familiarity with security practices. The expected salary range is between $98,000 and $120,000 annually, complemented by benefits like health insurance and a 401(k). Prospective employees must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of API development experience required.
• Strong understanding of programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Familiarity with security architecture and secure software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational tasks within the API Security program.
• Maintain and improve API Security tools and platforms.
• Conduct security reviews for API-based integrations.

Skills

API development experience

Programming languages (Python, Java)

Team collaboration

Security certifications (GWEB, CSSLP)

Understanding of security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

API Security tools and platforms

Job description

API Developer

Job Title: API Developer

Primary Location: Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Visas: USC or GC only

Overview

This hands‑on engineering position supports secure development and operational practices for banking products and services. The role plays a critical part in enabling secure API integrations and advancing the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) across the organization.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2‑3 years of API development experience.
• Strong understanding of programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Security certifications such as GWEB or CSSLP are strongly preferred.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary technology teams.
• Familiarity with security architecture and secure software development best practices.

What You'll Do

• Manage day‑to‑day operational tasks within the API Security program.
• Maintain and improve API Security tools and platforms.
• Conduct security reviews for API‑based integrations to ensure alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Support documentation and reporting of API security data for internal and external audits.
• Partner with API development and DevOps teams to identify and mitigate threats to API communications.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture to review and evaluate security tools and technologies.
• Monitor and report metrics to track and manage API security risks.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $98,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, including but not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws.