Sr Mobile API Database Developer

Lorien; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Chicago is seeking a professional for mobile-first API development and cloud-native backend engineering roles. You will design and build secure, scalable REST/JSON or GraphQL APIs and operate backend services in an AWS environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Collaborate in a diverse workplace committed to inclusion and opportunity, with a focus on reliability and efficiency. Ideal for candidates with strong skills in API development and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build secure, scalable REST/JSON or GraphQL APIs optimized for mobile consumption.
• Develop and operate backend services in an AWS cloud environment.
• Ensure low-latency responses and data protection.

Skills

API Development

Cloud-Native Backend Engineering

Data Protection

Encryption

Performance Optimization

Job description

Overview

Mobile-First API Development: Design and build secure, scalable REST/JSON (or GraphQL) APIs optimized for mobile consumption, including authentication, authorization, and versioning.

Cloud-Native Backend Engineering: Develop and operate backend services in a AWS cloud environment, integrating databases, third-party services, and monitoring/logging for reliability.

Performance, Security & Scalability: Ensure low-latency responses, data protection, encryption, and the ability to scale as mobile usage and features grow.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mobile-First API Development: Design and build secure, scalable REST/JSON (or GraphQL) APIs optimized for mobile consumption, including authentication, authorization, and versioning.
• Cloud-Native Backend Engineering: Develop and operate backend services in a AWS cloud environment, integrating databases, third-party services, and monitoring/logging for reliability.
• Performance, Security & Scalability: Ensure low-latency responses, data protection, encryption, and the ability to scale as mobile usage and features grow.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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