API Developer (Contractor)

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.

Accountabilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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

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