Integration Developer in Washington, District of Columbia at Initiate Government Solutions

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. We deliver innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions with a strong focus on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, AI, and the modernization of federal information systems.

Our vision is to be a health IT trendsetter, continuing to solve the nation’s most challenging healthcare IT issues by conceiving, designing, and building solid, creative, and innovative open-source solutions.

Our mission is to innovate, design, and deliver tailored solutions that balance technical advancement with cost-awareness while providing exceptional service.

IGS is currently recruiting a remote Integration Developer to support our work with our customer.

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Build backend services and APIs using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Django, Flask), Javascript, Azure, Typescript or using enterprise integration tools like MuleSoft , Apigee, Kong, Workato, BizTalk
• Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs — connecting third-party and internal systems for reliable, consistent data exchange
• Implement API security (OAuth2, JWT, API keys), versioning, rate limiting, and robust error handling
• Design and implement asynchronous processing using message queues and event streaming
• Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including developing, testing, and deploying integration processes across Test, UAT, and Production environments
• Monitor integration performance, proactive troubleshooting issues, and provide expert-level post-deployment support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data flows and ensure adherence to integration best practices
• Take ownership of assigned projects, manage stakeholder expectations
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) for building backend services and APIs
• Strong understanding of integration patterns and architectural styles (e.g., point-to-point, hub-and-spoke, event-driven, pub/sub, ESB, iPaaS)
• Hands-on experience with API design and development, including RESTful services, SOAP, and/or GraphQL
• Working knowledge of API security standards and protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, API keys) and best practices for versioning, throttling, and error handling
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including cloud-native architecture and deployment practices
• Solid understanding of data mapping, transformation, and orchestration techniques across heterogeneous systems
• Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and deployment across multiple environments (Dev, Test, UAT, Production)
• US Citizenship required due to clearance requirement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Experience working with Pega development environment
• Active VA Public Trust
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.