API Developer

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

Job summary

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, seeks an API Developer in Detroit to design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and cloud-based services. You will work with Python, AWS, REST/SOAP APIs, and serverless architectures to deliver secure, high-performing integrations.

The role requires 3+ years of API development experience, strong Python skills, and hands-on AWS Lambda and API Gateway expertise. You will operate in an Agile environment with CI/CD pipelines and cross-functional collaboration.

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.

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

AWS

REST/SOAP APIs

Microservices

Serverless architecture

CI/CD

Git

Agile/Scrum

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Job description

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API Developer

2 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.