Mid-Level API Engineer (Python/AWS Lambda)

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Skills

Python (FastAPI
Flask
Django
RESTful API
API Gateway
AWS Lambda
Microservices Architecture
JSON
XML Data Handling
AWS Services
Lambda
S3
CloudWatch
IAM
DynamoDB
RDS
CI/CD
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
Docker
Containerization
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
CloudFormation
API Security
OAuth 2.0
JWT
API Keys
API Documentation
Swagger
OpenAPI
SQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
NoSQL
MongoDB
Data Modeling
Data Transformation
ETL
Data Pipelines
Unit Testing
PyTest
unittest
Integration Testing
Performance Optimization
Logging & Monitoring
ELK Stack

Summary

Job Title: Mid-Level API Engineer (Python/AWS Lambda)

Location: 100% Remote (Hybrid option for local candidates in Des Moines, IA)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)

Job Description

We are hiring 3 Mid-Level API Engineers to support a high-impact initiative within Principal Asset Management. This role involves building and modernizing internal and external investment systems, focusing heavily on API development and cloud-based solutions.

This is a hands-on development role with strong visibility to executive leadership and an opportunity to contribute to a strategic transformation project.

Top Required Skills

Strong experience with AWS Lambda
Proficiency in Python
Hands-on experience with Internal & External API Development
Experience with RESTful APIs

Nice to Have

AWS ecosystem knowledge
REST/RESTful services design best practices

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable APIs for internal and external systems
Build and maintain AWS-based serverless applications (Lambda)
Support data integration, ingestion, and validation processes
Collaborate on modernizing data models and system architecture
Ensure high-quality, secure, and efficient API performance

Project Overview

This role supports a high-profile strategic initiative focused on:

Migrating investment data from legacy systems
Integrating with new investment partners
Building API-driven data pipelines for ingestion and consumption
Archiving and transforming legacy datasets

Why Join? (EVP)

Work on a high-visibility enterprise project
Opportunity to convert to full-time
Exposure to modern cloud and API architecture
Collaborate with senior leadership and engineering teams

Work Environment

Fully Remote OR Hybrid (if local to Des Moines, IA)
Fast-paced, collaborative development environment

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Dice Id: 10238807
Position Id: 8928312
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