Position Title: Software Developer – API & Data Engine Integration Duration: 9–12 months Work Model: Remote About the Role We’re looking for a Software Developer to design and implement web-based APIs that integrate seamlessly with a SQL-based analytics engine. You’ll ensure accurate, secure, and scalable data flows between APIs and the analytics layer, deploying solutions in a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment. What You’ll Do • Develop APIs: Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Python frameworks (FastAPI or Flask) for end-user access and API-to-API integration. • Integrate with SQL Engine: Design workflows to send requests to the SQL analytics engine, retrieve calculated results, and return them to calling APIs. • Database & Analytics: Optimize Microsoft SQL Server for complex calculations. • Deployment: Deploy and manage solutions in hybrid on-prem and cloud (AWS or similar cloud) environments. • Security & Compliance: Implement OAuth2/JWT authentication integrated with Microsoft AD, secure coding practices, and encryption for data in transit and at rest. • Containerization & CI/CD: Package applications with Docker, orchestrate with Kubernetes, and build automated pipelines for deployment and testing. • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs into enterprise ecosystems. • Performance & Scalability: Ensure high availability, low latency, and robust security across all components. What We’re Looking For • Python Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python for backend development and automation using FastAPI/Flask and RESTful API design. • API Development: ≥3 years of experience building and deploying web-based APIs. • SQL & Analytics: ≥3 years with Microsoft SQL Server and other DBMSs • Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS or similar, familiar with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation or AWS CDK). • Security & Containers: Familiarity with OAuth2/JWT, file level and column level encryption/decryption (PGP, CMK), Docker, and Kubernetes for secure, containerized deployments. • CI/CD: Experience with automated pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for build, test, and deployment. Bonus Points • Background in banking or financial services. • Certifications in cloud, data engineering, or API technologies. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 120.00/hr.