API Engineer

Brooksource; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Health)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and scripting languages.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (Jest/Mocha/Chai).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud services.
• Designing and developing REST APIs/microservices with versioning and auth.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and IaC (Terraform).
• Strong software architecture, reliability, performance, and observability knowledge.
• Source control experience (Git).
• Ability to work with Platform teams and support API gateway adoption.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for API platform development and tooling.
• Support API platform maintenance and upgrades.
• Develop frameworks and tools to improve developer productivity and SDLC processes.
• Build CI/CD pipeline tools using GitLab, Python, and Shell scripts.
• Collaborate with other teams to enable API gateway adoption and resolve issues.

Skills

Python programming

Testing with Jest/Mocha/Chai

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Python scripting

API design & REST

GitLab CI/CD

Git version control

Observability & reliability

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

Shell scripting

Terraform (IaC)

Job description

Application Deadline: Applications accepted until Friday, October 30, 2026

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an API Engineer to help design, build, and support enterprise API platforms, developer tools, and cloud-native applications that enable scalable and secure service delivery across the organization. In this role, you will develop Node.js and TypeScript-based applications, APIs, and frameworks while driving improvements in developer productivity, automation, and software delivery processes. You will collaborate with engineering teams to support API gateway adoption, troubleshoot technical challenges, and establish best practices for API design and implementation. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Node.js development, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Python scripting, along with a passion for building reliable, high-performing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on all phases of software development including design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and support of the API platform and tooling
• Support the API platform support and upgrades
• Develop applications, frameworks, and tools for API Core Engineering division to improve developer productivity and SDLC process
• Develop CI/CD pipeline tools and frameworks using GitLab, Python, and Shell Scripts
• Interact with other development teams within Enterprise to support the adoption of the API gateway and frameworks we build, help resolve issues surrounding adoption and usage, and support questions or clarifications or issues from the consumer teams

Required Qualifications

• Experience of Python programming language and scripting languages
• Experience developing comprehensive unit tests using Jest or Mocha or Chai or an equivalent testing framework
• Hands-on experience building and operating services on public cloud (AWS strongly preferred).
• Experience designing and developing APIs or microservices (REST), including versioning, authentication/authorization, and documentation.
• Proven experience with DevOps toolchains: GitLab (CI/CD), Terraform (IaC), and Git-based workflows.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, reliability, performance, and observability (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience using source version control (SVC) such as Git

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing API with API Gateway support experience
• Experience in working with Platform teams.
• Experience in cloud is highly valued; AWS certifications are a big plus

Why Join Us?

• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

About Us

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000,

we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to

deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and

Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our

proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring

for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics,

or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your

company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring

models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your

evolving business needs.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS,

Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end

technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining

expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce

solutions.

EEO Statement

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the

basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry,

citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation

and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual

orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental

disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law,

genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal,

state, or local laws and ordinances.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health

Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that

can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company

match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and

paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that

Pay Disclaimer

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compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer

include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience,

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