Globality Bid | Senior API Developer | Remote or Smithfield

Job Title :Senior API Developer (Java / AWS)Project :Externalized Service Center Inquiry APIProject Overview :Client is developing an externalized Service Center Inquiry API to enable firms to access status information on Service Center work items without logging into the Wealthscape portal.This initiative supports client's enterprise strategy of extending API capabilities to clients, allowing firms to integrate Service Center functionalities into their proprietary portals.The project involves defining the API contract, application development, testing, and deployment on a cloud-based AWS platform.Team Requirements :We are seeking three highly skilled developers to augment an existing agile squad for a fixed duration of nine months.Key Responsibilities :The successful candidates will be responsible for :Application development, testing, and deployment of the Externalized Service Center Inquiry API.Defining and adhering to the API contractDesigning and developing the API to accept input parameters such as Work Item Number, Account#, and Confirmation#, and provide comprehensive status information including current status, account name, category, subcategory, and other relevant metadata9.Implementing robust API security measures , including OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization, API keys for client identification, and HTTPS for encrypted communicationIncorporating role-based access control (RBAC) to manage permissions and ensure compliance with enterprise security standardsAdhering to applicable data privacy and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)Designing the API to scale horizontally to accommodate increasing demand and ensure high availabilityLeveraging AWS cloud services such as auto-scaling groups and load balancers to dynamically adjust resourcesImplementing efficient concurrency handling mechanisms , such as asynchronous processing and connection poolingIntegrating with existing systems or data sources that manage Service Center work items to retrieve real-time dataDeploying the API on an Amazon EKS cluster (Active / Active) using Terracore / Terraform and following Fidelity Architectural standardsImplementing comprehensive error handling mechanisms , returning standardized error codes and messagesConfiguring logging via Datadog to capture detailed information about API requests, responses, and errors for troubleshooting and auditingSupporting JSON requests / responsesProviding comprehensive documentation , including a detailed Swagger contract, integration guidelines, and usage examples for developers, and high-level documentation for business users814.Incorporating versioning capabilities for future updates and changesConducting end-to-end testing of API functionality, data accuracy, and integration with client proprietary portals, including scenarios for high availability and disaster recoveryParticipating in and contributing to automated pipelines for code deployment and monitoringCommunicating effectively with different teams and proactively seeking information.Guiding and driving the work of other developers within the agile squadRequired Technical Skills :Candidates must demonstrate strong coding skills and experience in the following :JavaREST APISpring Framework / Spring BootAWS (Cloud development, deployment, EKS, auto-scaling groups, load balancers, Terracore / Terraform)API Security (OAuth 2.0, API keys, HTTPS, RBAC)Datadog (for logging and monitoring)JenkinsJSON (request / response handling)Required Non-Technical & Experience Skills :At least one developer must have experience navigating Fidelity's internal processes for API development , including architecture, approvals, and externalization.This includes familiarity with Fidelity's API process, such as swagger approval, domain approval model, API store, digital exchange, integration exchange, stratum, and pharmacy codeExperience in large enterprises is preferredAbility to communicate effectively with diverse teams and proactively seek informationCommitment to quality of talent as a primary factorPreferred Experience :Prior Fidelity experience is highly preferredExperience from other large enterprise clientsFinancial background is not a strict requirementLocation :The team is based in Rhode Island.While persistent onsite presence is not required , coming onsite for initial onboarding and occasional meetings is beneficial.Remote work is acceptable.Prefer Smithfield.Required Skills :JavaBasic Qualification :Additional Skills :This is a high PRIORITY requisition.This is a PROACTIVE requisitionBackground Check :NoDrug Screen :No.