API Engineer

540 is looking for an API Engineer to help the federal government #GetShitDone. We’re looking for someone who is a proactive problem-solver that loves to identify and find solutions to technical problems. The ideal candidate leads by example and doesn’t shy away from getting their hands dirty. You can dissect the work to be done, delegate, empower and encourage developers on the team to be responsible and accountable. You’ll be part of an agile team including Software Developers, Data Engineers, DevSecOps Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Business Analysts and a Scrum Master. 

PROJECT 

You can expect a fast-paced environment in which the team will be providing user-centered design, development, security and operations services, and data science in support of USCIS Information Technology Biometrics Systems Delivery. You will bring your expertise and an “art of the possible” approach to delivering features that provide system users with streamlined, intuitive, and reliable experiences. You will work day-to-day on a full lifecycle DevOps team, estimating, designing, developing and testing optimized features for deployment. In addition, you will work with your contemporaries to identify areas for improvement and optimize the systems to enhance partner integration, system stability, security and data integrity on a continual path to modernizing the immigration experience for USCIS benefits seekers on their immigration journeys. USCIS administers the nation's lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values. 

ABOUT 540

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 6+ years of software development experience
• Strong background building and consuming REST APIs
• Java and Spring or Spring Boot experience
• Modern JavaScript development using React, Angular or VueJS
• Experience implementing and deploying production enterprise applications in AWS
• Experience with full stack engineering (database development integration as well as server and client application development/integration)
• Experience in agile development processes
• Experience with containers like Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with Git and GitFlow development workflow
• Experience with Test-Driven Development; ability to define, create, and execute unit tests
• Leadership mentality
• Experience interfacing with key stakeholders and clients
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related degree
• Must have or be able to obtain a United States Security Clearance (Public Trust)
• #GetShitDone mentality

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Apigee (or other API gateway) experience
• Experience or familiarity with GitOps
• Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence
• Experience working with the government, specifically with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

BENEFITS

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Paid parking or transit expenses

PERKS

• Home Office allowance
• Monthly technology stipend
• Fully loaded Macbook Pro
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Stocked kitchen with nitro cold brew kegs on tap  
• Fitness Center onsite
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Ongoing Social Events (including, but not limited to annual hackathons, Taste of 540, holiday party, annual charity golf tournament, so much more…)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals Tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.