Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VetsEZ is currently looking for a Senior API & Cloud Platform Engineer for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. This role will design, develop, and support the Enterprise Data Access Service (EDAS) and cloud-based integration platform for the Next Generation Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) Automated Gateway (TAG) initiative supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs supporting the Enterprise Data Access Service (EDAS) and TAG data products
- Define and maintain API contracts using OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications while implementing secure, versioned APIs that support enterprise interoperability
- Design and develop cloud-hosted application services using Microsoft Azure, including scalable and highly available microservices and API hosting solutions
- Implement application monitoring, logging, telemetry, health monitoring, and performance optimization using Azure Monitor and related Azure services
- Develop secure integrations with VA Profile, VBMS, Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), and other enterprise systems using modern authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to support technical design, documentation, code reviews, Agile delivery activities, and enterprise integration planning
- Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of software engineering experience designing and developing enterprise applications
- 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs, enterprise integration services, and cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure
- Strong expertise with REST APIs, OpenAPI (Swagger), JSON, OAuth 2.0, Mutual TLS (mTLS), and secure API design and implementation
- Proficiency in C#, Java, or Python, along with experience using Git, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, and cloud-based application development practices
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated experience designing scalable, highly available distributed systems and collaborating effectively within Agile development teams
- Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), or other Federal agencies and integrating healthcare, military personnel, or benefits systems
- Microsoft Azure certifications and experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and related Azure integration technologies are highly desirable
- Familiarity with ILER, VA Profile, VBMS, and knowledge of NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DevSecOps practices
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- PTO + Federal Holidays.
- Corporate Laptop.
- Training Opportunities.
- Remote Opportunity.
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