API Software Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented API Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be essential to the design, implementation, and delivery of high performance, secure, mission critical solutions. We seek engineers that are versatile, display leadership qualities, and are enthusiastic to tackle new challenges as we continue to provide the military with cutting edge tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an engineering field with at least 5 years technical experience. Relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree
Experience working in an Agile Software Development environment using the Scrum methodology
Willingness to participate in a pair-programming work environment
Experience with Python, YAML, and Rest API development
Experience with bruno/postman
Familiarity with JSON
Familiarity with test automation
Familiarity with DevOps (CI/CD) pipeline concepts and tools
Some familiarity with Docker Containers and Kubernetes
Great interpersonal and communications skills, while establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with team members
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment, and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
Excellent communication skills, in both spoken and written English
Must be a US Citizen due to DoD contract
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Software development lifecycle experience (SDLC), especially within the DoD
Experience developing in and deploying to a Linux environment
Experience with microservice software development
Experience with TRMC DevSecOps environment or similar DSO experience
Experience with Government standards and procedures.
Understanding of, and experience working within, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Responsibilities

Working within a team focused on developing an API spec
Assisting Government vendors with adopting the API and ensuring compliance
Development of API test automation tools
Software configuration management using Git or similar tools
Supporting software development across a portfolio of in-development efforts for maturation and transition
Support IA software accreditation processes, automated code scanning tools, and RMF
Authoring design, interface, and user documentation
Support periodic design reviews
Support Agile sprint planning activities