API Engineer

Overview Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced API Developer to join our growing team. Responsibilities Duties of the API Developer will include the following: API development: design and build APIs that ingest structured data and serve results to downstream users and applications. Structured outputs: generate versioned, schema-conformant outputs in multiple formats, including PDF and JSON, that faithfully represent the underlying data. Schemas & versioning: define and maintain output schemas, data contracts, and schema and API versioning, using standards such as OpenAPI and JSON Schema, so consumers can rely on stable interfaces as the system evolves. CLI (secondary): provide a lightweight command-line interface over the same functionality for scripted and batch use. Security & deployment: help package and deploy services soundly, applying good practices for access control, dependency management, and compliance in secure or government-adjacent environments. Testing & validation: write unit and integration tests and output-validation checks to confirm results are correct, well-formed, and reproducible. Documentation & collaboration: document APIs, schemas, and output formats; coordinate with the Science and Platform teams that define the underlying data and logic to keep interfaces clear. Qualifications The API Developer selected should have the following: Master's in computer science, software engineering, data science, or a related field; or a Bachelor's plus 1-2 years building APIs, services, or data pipelines; or equivalent practical experience, including military or self-taught paths. Proficiency in at least one