IT Specialist/API Developer

Job Title: IT Specialist / API Developer (mid-level)

Company Overview: Composite Approach is a leading advanced composite manufacturing firm based in Redmond, Oregon. We specialize in design, tooling, fabrication, and turnkey composite assemblies for aerospace, marine, and specialty industrial markets. With sustained growth and lean systems implementation, we are expanding our team and seek a motivated, hands-on IT professional to join us and strengthen our IT infrastructure, compliance, integrations, and decision support.

Role Summary: You will be responsible for the day-to-day IT management and support functions, while progressively taking on more strategic API & BI development, system integrations and compliance responsibilities. This is not a pure helpdesk role — success requires partnership with the executive team and department leads to generate efficient workflows, secure systems, integrated platforms, and compliance readiness. We are seeking a detail-driven, technical, and ambitious IT professional, with a mature capability and appetite for problem solving, to fill this mid-level IT Specialist / API Developer role.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Management & Support

• Lead day-to-day IT operations, including hardware setup, software installation, network maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support to staff, resolve issues, and ensure system uptime and security.
• Maintain and improve IT policies, cybersecurity measures, and processes.

CMMC Compliance

• Assess current IT systems against CMMC requirements and develop implementation plans.
• Monitor compliance metrics, conduct audits, and propose enhancements to meet certification standards.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and liaise with external auditors, advisors, and bodies as needed.

API Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain APIs using Python and JavaScript to connect business platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM, project management tools).
• Integrate systems for seamless data flow, automation, and improved operational efficiency.
• Identify integration risks, optimize performance, and propose solutions for scalability.
• Development and integration of BI functions, metrics and reporting into systems

Systems, Process & Controls Improvements

• Help implement and drive improvements in IT systems, automation, and workflow efficiency.
• Execute ad hoc analyses, special projects, and infrastructure planning support.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive IT/development experience (ideally with specialist or senior IT exposure)
• Prior experience in aerospace, composites, or high-precision manufacturing
• Strong understanding of IT principles, networking, cybersecurity, and system administration
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript programming for API development and scripting
• Experience with API development, system integrations, and tools like RESTful services or GraphQL
• Knowledge of CMMC or similar compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• General IT skills including hardware/software management, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), and databases
• Advanced skills in troubleshooting and tools like Excel; familiarity with BI or DevOps tools a plus
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; ability to partner across functional teams
• High integrity, analytical mindset, accountability driver, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to grow in a hands-on, scaling company environment
• Exposure to ERP systems, version control (e.g., Git), or containerization is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $85,000 – $110,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance bonus / incentive structure tied to company metrics
• Standard benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off)
• Opportunity for growth and expanded responsibilities as the company scales

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Redmond, OR 97756 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Redmond, OR 97756: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000