API Developer

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Hopkins, MN that is seeking an API Developer. This role is part of the User Authorization Management (UAM) initiative focused on building and enhancing secure, scalable APIs to manage user access, permissions, and delegation capabilities across enterprise platforms. The project involves: • Designing and developing Spring Boot-based microservices and REST APIs • Extending capabilities through GraphQL APIs for flexible data access and aggregation • Supporting integrations with multiple downstream systems and platforms (e.g., identity systems, reporting platforms) • Implementing secure access controls and authorization workflows • Driving test-driven development (TDD) using tools such as Karate and WireMock • Supporting modernization toward scalable, event-driven architecture (where applicable, Kafka is used for asynchronous communication) Requirements • Experience with Kafka or event-driven architecture • Experience with YugabyteDB or distributed databases • Knowledge of OAuth2/security frameworks (relevant for Auth/UAM domain) • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) • Familiarity with API Gateway/API Lifecycle management • Exposure to high-scale, financial or banking systems • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills • Excellent communication and ability to work in a cross-functional team The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.