Integration Developer

Summary

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC. is a remote IT services provider supporting federal partners with enterprise IT and health services solutions. The Integration Developer will build, secure, deploy, and support backend services, APIs, and integration processes across multiple environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

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

Benefits

• 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 programs
• Referral programs
• Spot bonuses
• Fully remote work arrangement