API Developer (Contractor)

Job Description: Mid-Level API Developer (Contract) Location: Remote, US-based (must be authorized to work in the United States) Engagement Type: Independent Contractor / W2 Contract Duration: 6 months, with potential to extend Industry: Financial Services About The Role We are looking for a mid-level API Developer to join a large financial services organization on a contract basis, supporting a portal consolidation initiative. This project is replacing several legacy portals with a single, modern access management platform, and your work will be central to making that happen. The focus of this role is API development and integration - migrating functionality from legacy systems, modernizing user and administrator experiences, and enabling API-driven IAM workflows. You will collaborate closely with IAM engineers, application teams, and stakeholders across brands and regions throughout a phased global rollout. Key Responsibilities • Integrate front-end portal components with IAM APIs to support real-time identity creation and provisioning • Deploy and configure APIs on gateways and developer portals • Perform data transformation and integration across middleware layers, orchestration engines, and IAM platforms • Troubleshoot and resolve API issues using simulators, log analysis, and other diagnostic tools • Partner with IAM engineers, application teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple brands and geographies • Support phased global rollout activities, including coordination across multiple time zones • Contribute to SDLC processes and participate in automated deployment pipelines Required Qualifications • 3-6 years of experience in API development and integration • Solid understanding of REST principles and API management best practices • Experience deploying and managing APIs on API gateways and developer portals • Familiarity with provisioning interfaces such as SCIM and LDAP • Comfort working across multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, SaaS platforms) • Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman, cURL, or similar • Working knowledge of SDLC practices and automated deployment processes • Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams and manage deliverables across time zones Preferred Qualifications • Experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as IBM Security Verify, Ping Identity, or similar • Experience with CI/CD pipelines • Prior exposure to IAM data models • Familiarity with IAM concepts including identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and access requests • Experience with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools • Understanding of secrets management practices including vaulting, rotation, and secure key access Contractor Requirements • Must be based in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship • Must be able to pass a background check, including financial background screening • Corp-to-Corp (C2C) or W2 engagements considered; no third-party C2C without prior approval Powered by JazzHR wiFSpEY8mG