About the role

Role Overview

API Developer for a contract position at a Fortune 50 financial institution.

Work mode: Remote (with on-site interviews in Vienna, VA; Winchester, VA; or Pensacola, FL)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy Java-based APIs within a microservices architecture
Build RESTful web services from scratch to support scalable enterprise applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define API integrations
Debug, test, and troubleshoot applications to ensure performance and reliability
Maintain code quality through best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

4+ years of Java development experience
Strong expertise in Java and related development frameworks
Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and web development principles
Strong debugging, testing, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field (preferred)

Nice-to-haves

API development experience in microservices environments
Financial services/banking industry experience
Familiarity with enterprise-scale application development environments

About Tandym Group

Tandym Group is a staffing and recruiting organization that connects professionals with roles across industries. The posting is for an API Developer at a Fortune 50 financial institution, focused on building enterprise APIs and microservices for large-scale financial applications.