Job Details
Position: Sr. Software Developer (API, AWS)
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire
Only US CITIZENS for this role.
We are seeking a seasoned API Developer with a robust background in AWS cloud infrastructure to implement secure, scalable APIs that enhance application functionality and user experience. This role involves collaboration with cloud architects and front-end developers to deliver APIs that adhere to AWS best practices and application needs. The senior developer will be responsible for managing the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and high availability.
This role is pivotal in maintaining a high-performance, cloud-native application environment and driving forward the team s technological capabilities with AWS services.
Responsibilities
- and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs optimized for AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless integration and dynamic front-end functionality for the application.
- the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, utilizing services like AWS Lambda for serverless APIs, and monitoring through Amazon CloudWatch.
- API performance through regular testing and performance tuning, leveraging AWS's elastic capabilities to ensure high availability and scalability.
- robust API security measures using AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) and apply best practices for secure API gateway configurations.
- on existing APIs in response to user feedback, application updates, and evolving AWS services that can enhance functionality.
- AWS monitoring services to track API usage, identify performance bottlenecks, and inform decisions on infrastructure and feature improvements.
- code reviews within Git repositories, ensuring adherence to cloud development best practices and high-quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline is required.
- years of experience in a comparable position, demonstrating a track record of success in software development for sophisticated applications in large-scale production environments.
- experience with federal government projects is highly regarded and will be considered an asset.