Senior API Administrator and Developer

Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Senior API Administrator and Developer position with our client. Title : Senior API Administrator and Developer Location : Tallahassee, Florida Duration : 6 months 1 day(s) Client : Sligo Software Solutions - N/A Job ID: SLG - 26 - 11804 Respond by: 03/13/26 1:00 PM A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable. Mandatory Skills • A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on APIs design and development experience; • Ability to effectively communicate API functionalities and design choices to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders; • Possessing creative problem-solving skills is essential for effectively navigating challenges in API development and integration; • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with frontend and backend developers, User Interface (UI) and UX (User Experience) designers, system architects, and project managers; • Proficiency in Visual Studio, Azure API Management, Swagger, and Postman; • Expert Knowledge of Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style and the benefits of JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) for consumers, including Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) transport protocols; • Ability to effectively document API decisions, including HTTP methods, Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs), resource meanings, query parameters, headers, and example payloads; • Ability to develop consumable, efficient APIs that balance a great consumer experience with best-fit backend integration using C-Sharp (C#), Model-View-Controller (MVC), .NET Core, Azure Government (AzureGov), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Microsoft Testing Framework (MSTest); • Expertise in Web Services, including independent standard REST web services, including WebAPIs, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), and International Business Machines Database 2 (IBM DB2) Version 12 or 13 on mainframe systems; • Front-end optimization skills include tailoring APIs for specific use cases, such as server-side heavy lifting, implementing Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS), and constructing Software Development Kits (SDKs); • Understanding the Orchestration Paradigm and proficiency in designing APIs that function as composites of multiple fine-grained calls, ensuring the delivery of effective and flexible mechanisms for complex API orchestration; and • Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise integration approaches from the last two decades, with a specific focus on SOA, to support the organization’s evolution into a robust API provider. NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidate must successfully complete a Level II Background Check. Preferred Qualifications" • Ability to identify when existing internal or external APIs offer required functionality to determine when a mashup is the most efficient solution; • Proven experience working within a state government environment; • Proficiency in analyzing the operating parameters of third-party APIs—including SLAs, terms and conditions, and rate limits—to determine if integration is viable or poses a risk to consumers; • Expertise in navigating complex challenges within diverse API programs to create advanced orchestration that goes beyond basic cross-platform capabilities; • Ability to write synchronized code and interpret, modify, or customize existing codebases to meet diverse and evolving requirements; • Expert orchestration skills to write synchronized code and interpret, modify, or customize existing codebases to meet evolving requirements; and • Comprehensive understanding of modern integration requirements and the ability to build robust back-end systems tailored to diverse client needs. Thank you, Katta Dasharatham Recruiting Team Lead Sligo Software Solutions Inc. dasharatham.katta@sligosoft.com www.sligosoft.com Direct: (518) 818-6239 Office: (518) 444 0459 x 116 Fax : (518) 444 0457 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasharatham/ • • Due to my back-to-back calls, there are times when I might miss your calls. Email is the best way to reach me • •