AWS Cloud API Developer

Role: AWS Cloud API Developer

Duration 12+ Months

Location: Austin TX or Charlotte NC (2 days onsite in a week is a must) Relocation will work but not from West Coast.

• Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based APIs using AWS services.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs using Lambda functions, Python, and API Gateway.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define API specifications.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of APIs in the cloud environment.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and tokenization mechanisms for API security.
• Optimize API performance and latency by leveraging AWS infrastructure and services.
• Integrate APIs with various backend systems and third-party services.
• Develop API documentation and provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to API functionality and performance.
• Stay updated with AWS best practices and emerging technologies in cloud development.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of AWS big data architecture and its application in cloud development projects.
• Implement security measures and tokenization techniques for APIs.
• Enable API-to-API and API-to-application communication.
• Create and maintain API documentation.
• Implement alerting and monitoring systems for APIs.
• Utilize step functions and Terraform for infrastructure and API development.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, focusing on automated unit testing and ensuring code quality.
• Write unit test cases and adhere to Test-driven development (TDD) practices.
• Have used Pytest and Pycharm for the unit testing framework and have written a test cases.
• Ensure API security measures are implemented, particularly on the API Gateway side.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explain project requirements and handle tough situations effectively.
• Stored Procs (AWS Postgres) to API integration.
• Handle large datasets efficiently and effectively in API development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a software developer with expertise in cloud-based API development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Experience with RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with authentication protocols like OAuth, JWT, and API key management.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment and collaborate effectively with teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer) is a plus.