Senior API Engineer — Python, AWS & Microservices

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

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.