API Developer (Contractor)

Job Description: Mid-Level API Developer (Contract)

Location: Remote, US-based (must be authorized to work in the United States)
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor / W2 Contract
Duration: 6 months, with potential to extend
Industry: Financial Services

About the Role

We are looking for a mid-level API Developer to join a large financial services organization on a contract basis, supporting a portal consolidation initiative. This project is replacing several legacy portals with a single, modern access management platform, and your work will be central to making that happen.

The focus of this role is API development and integration - migrating functionality from legacy systems, modernizing user and administrator experiences, and enabling API-driven IAM workflows. You will collaborate closely with IAM engineers, application teams, and stakeholders across brands and regions throughout a phased global rollout.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate front-end portal components with IAM APIs to support real-time identity creation and provisioning
• Deploy and configure APIs on gateways and developer portals
• Perform data transformation and integration across middleware layers, orchestration engines, and IAM platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve API issues using simulators, log analysis, and other diagnostic tools
• Partner with IAM engineers, application teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple brands and geographies
• Support phased global rollout activities, including coordination across multiple time zones
• Contribute to SDLC processes and participate in automated deployment pipelines

Required Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in API development and integration
• Solid understanding of REST principles and API management best practices
• Experience deploying and managing APIs on API gateways and developer portals
• Familiarity with provisioning interfaces such as SCIM and LDAP
• Comfort working across multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, SaaS platforms)
• Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman, cURL, or similar
• Working knowledge of SDLC practices and automated deployment processes
• Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams and manage deliverables across time zones

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as IBM Security Verify, Ping Identity, or similar
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Prior exposure to IAM data models
• Familiarity with IAM concepts including identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and access requests
• Experience with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools
• Understanding of secrets management practices including vaulting, rotation, and secure key access

Contractor Requirements

• Must be based in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a background check, including financial background screening
• Corp-to-Corp (C2C) or W2 engagements considered; no third-party C2C without prior approval