Lead API & Python Engineer — AWS Cloud

Capgemini; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack API Integration Lead to guide a development team, architect scalable solutions, and implement robust API security. The role emphasizes Python with FastAPI, AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB), and exposure to React, with strong focus on architecture and deployment workflows.

The candidate should have experience leading teams, solving complex integration challenges, and delivering secure, scalable backend services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in API, Integration, and backend services.
• Proficiency with Python and FastAPI is required.
• Experience with AWS services including Lambda and DynamoDB.
• Experience guiding teams and designing scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with API security protocols (OAuth2, OpenID, Okta).

Responsibilities

• Lead a development team and architect scalable API integration solutions.
• Oversee backend services and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with front-end teams using React.
• Ensure secure API practices and robust DevOps integration.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

API Integration

AWS

DynamoDB

React

OAuth2

OpenID

Okta

Architecture

CI/CD tools

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Capgemini is seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack API Integration Lead to guide a development team, architect scalable solutions, and implement robust API security. The role emphasizes Python with FastAPI, AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB), and exposure to React, with strong focus on architecture and deployment workflows.

The candidate should have experience leading teams, solving complex integration challenges, and delivering secure, scalable backend services in a dynamic environment.