Software Engineer

PingWind Inc. (SDVOSB); United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal services company is seeking a Software Engineer to join their remote team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ensuring seamless integration with various systems, and implementing security practices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in AWS, Java REST, and Spring Boot. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience; Degree may be substituted for 8 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and document API specifications.
• Build and implement APIs using Java, Python.
• Ensure seamless integration of APIs.
• Write tests for APIs.
• Implement security best practices.

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Git

Java REST Web Service

Spring Boot

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Helm

Kubernetes

Python

Ruby

Job description

Location: Remote

Required Clearance: Public Trust

Required: Certifications: N/A

Required Education: Bachelor\'s Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Required Experience: 5 years of relevant experience; Degree may be substituted for 8 years of experience

Overview

PingWind is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This position is fully remote and is responsible for development of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), including designing, developing, and maintaining APIs that enable communication between different software systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and document API specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols - REST, GraphQL
• Build and implement APIs using programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Python
• Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal and external systems, applications, and third-party services
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for APIs. Debug and resolve issues to ensure reliability and performance
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for API consumers, including usage examples and best practices
• Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and other security best practices to protect data and services
• Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability
• Manage API versions and ensure backward compatibility as APIs evolve
• Work closely with front-end and back-end developers, architects, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements based on user feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree in computer science, engineering or technical discipline
• 5 years relevant experience
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Advanced
• Git: Advanced
• Java REST Web Service: Advanced
• Spring Boot: Advanced
• SQL: Advanced
• U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills

• Docker: Intermediate
• Helm: Intermediate
• Kubernetes: Intermediate
• Python: Intermediate
• Ruby: Intermediate

About Pingwind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting