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Genesis10

API Security Developer - Hybrid

Eagan, MN · On-site +1

$62.60 - $72.60/hr

Genesis10 is currently seeking an API Security Developer for a remote or hybrid position with a Regional Health Insurance Provider located in Eagan, MN. This is a 4-6+ month contract opportunity. Pay ...

UNCOMN

API Standards Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$97K - $125K/yr

Coordinate with the Zero Trust Architect on API security architecture integration, with the Solutions Architect on API interface definitions, and with the Data Architect on data exchange standards.

Staffingine LLC

IBM API Developer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Implement API mediation, routing, transformation, and security using IBM DataPower API Gateway * Develop and configure DataPower services such as: * Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW) * Web Service Proxy

Staffingine LLC

IBM API Developer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Implement API security mechanisms including: * OAuth 2.0 * JWT * API Keys * Mutual TLS * Develop custom logic using: * XSLT * GatewayScript (JavaScript) * Create and manage OpenAPI / Swagger ...

Noblesoft Technologies

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Atlanta, TX · On-site

Experience with Designs API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms. * Extensive experience with leading the design and development of APIs that enable integration between various ...

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New York, NY

API DevelopmentExtensive project experience with designing and implementing APIsSound experience implementing API Security and Access Control (OAuth/SAML, Web SSO, SSL etc.)Session ManagementAPI ...

Openkyber

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Buffalo, NY · On-site

API Gateway Developer Location: Buffalo, New York Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated ... Monitor systems and networks for errors, malfunctions, and security threats. * Prepare network ...

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API Security Developer - Hybrid

API Security Developer - Hybrid

Genesis10

Eagan, MN • On-site, Remote

$62.60 - $72.60/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Genesis10 is currently seeking an API Security Developer for a remote or hybrid position with a Regional Health Insurance Provider located in Eagan, MN. This is a 4-6+ month contract opportunity.
Pay range: $62.60 - $72.60 per hour
We are seeking an experienced API Security Developer to support enterprise interoperability and patient access initiatives within a large healthcare payer environment. This role will focus on identity and access management, API security modernization, and secure healthcare data integrations supporting FHIR-based interoperability solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of security analysis, application development, and healthcare API integration experience, with strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and modern API authentication frameworks.
Responsibilities:
  • Support API security and identity modernization initiatives across enterprise healthcare applications
  • Design, develop, and enhance secure authentication and authorization solutions
  • Assist with migration activities from Okta to Auth0, including translation of security constructs and policies
  • Refactor and modernize application authentication and authorization flows
  • Implement and support OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect integrations, including PKCE, client credentials, ID tokens, scopes, and claims management
  • Configure and support token transformation, claim mapping, and API authorization strategies
  • Develop and maintain secure backend integrations and APIs using Node.js, JavaScript, Java, and Spring Boot
  • Support SMART on FHIR authorization frameworks and interoperability initiatives
  • Work with FHIR resources including Patient, Practitioner, and Observation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, architecture, security, and interoperability teams
  • Participate in solution analysis, technical design, development, testing, and implementation activities
  • Help define and document API security standards, best practices, and governance approaches

Requirements:
  • Healthcare payer industry experience
  • SMART (Suitable Medical Applications and Reusable Technologies) on FHIR experience
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and enterprise authentication frameworks
  • Experience working on migration effort with Okta to Auth0
  • Knowledge of Kong API gateway
  • Strong hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
  • Experience with API security development and secure integration patterns
  • Experience with Auth0 and/or Okta platforms
  • Ability to translate security constructs such as Groups to roles/permissions, Policies to actions/rules, Authorization servers to APIs, and Token and claim transformations
  • Development experience with JavaScript / Node.js (most important) and Java / Spring Boot (plus)
  • Experience building or supporting RESTful APIs and backend integrations
  • Strong understanding of secure authentication and authorization flows
  • Experience working in Agile development environments

Desired skills:
  • Experience supporting interoperability or patient access initiatives
  • Familiarity with FHIR resources and healthcare API standards
  • Experience supporting cloud-native or enterprise modernization initiatives
  • Knowledge of API gateway or enterprise security tooling

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website ;br>
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1999

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