API Developer

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. is seeking an experienced API Developer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain scalable APIs on AWS, using Python and serverless architectures.

The role emphasizes REST/SOAP API expertise, microservices, security, and CI/CD in an Agile environment. Collaboration with architects, stakeholders, and developers is essential for ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years 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.

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.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

AWS

Microservices

Serverless

API Security

CI/CD

Git

Agile/Scrum

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Job description

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API Developer

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1347

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

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.