Open Banking API Engineer — Hybrid, 12-Month Contract

BCforward; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 7,577,000 - 10,332,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an API-focused Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Charlotte, NC. The candidate will lead API services and UI components for the Open Banking channel, integrating with FinTech systems and ensuring scalable, secure data exchange across high-volume platforms.

Required skills include SOAP/REST APIs, OAuth 2, API gateway technologies, and observability tools (Splunk, AppDynamics). Hybrid onsite with strong collaboration across teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SOAP/REST web services, API design, and data exchange.
• Strong understanding of OAuth 2 authorization framework and API gateway technologies.
• Experience with monitoring and capacity management concepts, including Splunk and AppDynamics.
• Knowledge of financial industry standards such as OFX, Durable Daa API (DDA), and/or FDX.
• Familiarity with RESTful patterns and secure integration practices.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence for Agile delivery and documentation.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of API services and UI components for the Open Banking channel.
• Implement and maintain vendor and FinTech integrations for inbound and outbound data sharing.
• Ensure stability, resiliency, and scalability across end-to-end transaction flows.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support overall channel resiliency.

Skills

SOAP/REST APIs

OAuth 2

Observability tools

Financial data standards

RESTful integration

JIRA & Confluence

Security practices

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

API gateway technologies

Job description

BCforward is seeking an API-focused Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Charlotte, NC. The candidate will lead API services and UI components for the Open Banking channel, integrating with FinTech systems and ensuring scalable, secure data exchange across high-volume platforms.

Required skills include SOAP/REST APIs, OAuth 2, API gateway technologies, and observability tools (Splunk, AppDynamics). Hybrid onsite with strong collaboration across teams is expected.