API Developer (Contractor) in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a API Developer (Contractor) based in the United States.
You will join a large-scale financial services transformation initiative focused on modernizing and consolidating legacy portals into a unified, API-driven access management platform. This role is centered on building and integrating APIs that enable secure identity and access management workflows across global systems. You will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside IAM engineers, application teams, and cross-functional stakeholders distributed across multiple regions. The work involves both hands-on API development and integration across complex middleware and cloud ecosystems. This is a contract engagement where your contributions will directly support a critical modernization program with global rollout impact. You will play a key role in improving user and administrator experiences through scalable, secure, and modern API architecture.
- Develop and integrate APIs to support identity and access management workflows, including real-time provisioning and user lifecycle processes
- Connect front-end portal components with IAM services and backend systems across a modernized platform architecture
- Deploy, configure, and maintain APIs within gateways and developer portal environments
- Perform data transformation and integration across middleware layers, orchestration tools, and IAM platforms
- Troubleshoot API issues using logs, simulators, and diagnostic tools to ensure system stability and performance
- Collaborate with IAM engineers, application teams, and global stakeholders to deliver consistent integration outcomes
- Support phased rollout activities across multiple regions and time zones
- Contribute to SDLC processes, including automated build, testing, and deployment pipelines
- 3–6 years of experience in API development and system integration
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and API design best practices
- Hands-on experience with API gateways and developer portal deployments
- Familiarity with identity provisioning protocols such as SCIM and LDAP
- Experience working across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or SaaS platforms
- Proficiency with API testing tools such as Postman, cURL, or similar
- Understanding of SDLC processes and CI/CD or automated deployment workflows
- Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed global teams across time zones
- Experience with IAM platforms such as IBM Security Verify, Ping Identity, or similar is a plus
- Familiarity with APM tools and monitoring practices is an advantage
- Knowledge of secrets management and secure key handling practices is a plus
- Competitive contractor compensation (based on experience and market standards)
- Remote-friendly engagement within the United States
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise IAM modernization program
- Exposure to modern API, cloud, and identity management technologies
- Collaborative global engineering environment
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs