API Developer

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. is seeking an experienced API Tech Lead Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and cloud services. You will work with Python, AWS, REST/SOAP APIs, and microservices in an Agile setting.

Responsibilities include building serverless AWS solutions, implementing API security, and driving CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments. Collaboration with architects, stakeholders, and developers is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of API or software development experience.
• Strong hands-on Python experience.
• Experience designing/developing REST and SOAP APIs.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services.
• Hands-on with AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Experience developing microservices and serverless apps.
• Understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Proficiency with Git and modern dev practices.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable REST and SOAP APIs using Python.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services on AWS.
• Build serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Design and implement microservices architectures and distributed apps.
• Develop secure, reliable, high-performing APIs per enterprise standards.
• Implement API authentication, authorization, encryption, and security best practices.
• Integrate APIs with internal and external apps, services, data sources.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.
• Use Git for source control, branching, code reviews, and collaboration.
• Troubleshoot API, integration, and production issues; support improvements.
• Work with developers, architects, stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Python

AWS

REST/SOAP APIs

Microservices

Serverless

CI/CD

Git

Agile/Scrum

Job description

API Tech Lead Developer

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We are seeking an experienced API Developer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain scalable APIs and cloud-based services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, AWS, REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and serverless architecture, along with a solid understanding of API security and CI/CD practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable REST and SOAP APIs using Python.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services using AWS.
• Build serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Design and implement microservices architectures and distributed applications.
• Develop secure, reliable, and high-performing APIs following enterprise development standards.
• Implement API authentication, authorization, encryption, and other best API security practices.
• Integrate APIs with internal and external applications, services, and data sources.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application testing and deployments.
• Use Git for source control, branching, code reviews, and collaborative development.
• Troubleshoot API, integration, and production issues and support ongoing application improvements.
• Work closely with developers, architects, business stakeholders, and other technical teams in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in API development or software development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and SOAP APIs.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Experience developing microservices and serverless applications.
• Understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Proficiency with Git and modern software development practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing serverless architectures in AWS.
• Experience with API management, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications through APIs and microservices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.