• Detroit, MI
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    API Tech Lead Developer

    We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

    We are seeking an experienced API Developer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain scalable APIs and cloud-based services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, AWS, REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and serverless architecture, along with a solid understanding of API security and CI/CD practices.

    Key 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.

    Required 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience designing serverless architectures in AWS.
    • Experience with API management, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.
    • Experience integrating enterprise applications through APIs and microservices.
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

    Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, MI

    Skills

    • AWS Lambdaunmatched
    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Architectural Designunmatched
    • Authenticationunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Cloud Applicationsunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Continuous Integrationunmatched
    • Cryptographyunmatched
    • Distributed Applicationsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Microservicesunmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
    • SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)unmatched
    • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Testingunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Test Automationunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched

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