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Genesis10

API Security Developer - Hybrid

Eagan, MN · On-site

$62.60 - $72.60/hr

This is a 4-6+ month contract opportunity. Compensation: $62.60 - $72.60 per hour, W2, based on ... Develop and maintain secure backend integrations and APIs using Node.js, JavaScript, Java, and ...

Integration Architects

Senior Java Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$59.75 - $76.25/hr

S.) | Type: Contract (C2C or W2) Integration Architects places senior engineers on contract ... You will design and build scalable backend services for our enterprise clients. What you will do

Kforce Technology Staffing

Vue/Python Developer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$50.75 - $70/hr

... based backend with a Vue frontend) deployed on cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS). This role ... Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is ...

THOMSON REUTERS

Principal Software Engineer

Eagan, MN · Hybrid

$137K - $184K/yr

This role is backend-leaning - you'll spend most of your time on server-side architecture, data ... Take ownership in developer experience by improving/automating CI/CD and other day to day ...

Mindlance

Java Full Stack Developer

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Developer with strong ... Build and maintain scalable backend services using Java technologies. * Develop responsive ...

LRS

Senior Java Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

The team is looking for engineers with 7-10+ years of experience building scalable backend systems ... The base range for this contract position is $70-$100 per hour, depending on experience. The range ...

THOMSON REUTERS

Staff Software Engineer

Eagan, MN · Hybrid

This role is backend-leaning - you'll spend most of your time on server-side architecture, data ... Take ownership in developer experience by improving/automating CI/CD and other day to day ...

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API Security Developer - Hybrid

API Security Developer - Hybrid

Genesis10

Eagan, MN • On-site

$62.60 - $72.60/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

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.
Compensation: $62.60 - $72.60 per hour, W2, based on experience and qualifications
Position Overview:
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.
Primary 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

Core Requirements:
  • Healthcare insurance industry experience
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and enterprise authentication frameworks
  • Experience working on migration effort with Okta to Auth0
  • Strong hands-on experience with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
  • API Gateway
  • 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
  • Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Desired Skills:
  • Healthcare payer industry experience
  • Knowledge of Kong API gateway
  • SMART (Suitable Medical Applications and Reusable Technologies) on FHIR experience
  • 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 of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
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.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1999

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