Cloud Architect API Developer

Are you a visionary technologist with a passion for building robust, scalable cloud-native solutions? Do you thrive at the intersection of architecture and hands-on development, crafting elegant APIs that power modern applications? We are seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Architect & API Developer to join a pioneering team in Burlington, IA.

This unique hybrid role offers the exciting opportunity to design, develop, and optimize critical API infrastructure within cutting-edge cloud environments. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our cloud services, driving innovation, and ensuring the seamless integration of new features that delight users.

Client offers a range of employee benefits including health, dental, and vacation time

• Architect Cloud-Native API Solutions: Define and implement robust cloud infrastructure architectures for API deployments, prioritizing scalability, redundancy, and cost-efficiency across leading cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud Platform). Select and leverage the optimal cloud services (compute, storage, databases) to meet diverse API requirements.
• Develop High-Performance RESTful APIs: Design, develop, and maintain secure, well-structured, and highly performant RESTful APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., PHP, Node.js). Implement best practices for API design, security, and data handling.
• Master API Gateway Management: Configure and manage advanced API gateways within cloud platforms to ensure efficient request routing, implement load balancing, throttling, and caching mechanisms for optimal performance and resilience.
• Drive API Performance & Optimization: Proactively monitor API performance metrics (latency, throughput, error rates), identify bottlenecks, and continuously optimize API scalability and efficiency based on real-world usage patterns and data analysis.
• Collaborate & Integrate: Partner closely with internal and external development teams to seamlessly integrate new API features into applications, ensuring smooth deployment and ongoing maintenance.

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• Deep Cloud Computing Expertise: Proven proficiency in cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on AWS and a comprehensive understanding of its core services (compute, storage, networking, database solutions).
• API Design Mastery: In-depth knowledge and practical experience with RESTful API design principles, including HTTP methods, status codes, and data formats (JSON, XML).
• Backend Development Prowess: Strong proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as PHP, Java, or Node.js.
• API Gateway Experience: Hands-on experience configuring and managing cloud-based API gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Laravel Vapor, AWS Lambda Service).
• API Security Acumen: Solid understanding of API security concerns and practical experience implementing measures like OAuth, JWT, and rate limiting.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Familiarity: Exposure to IaC tools like Serverless or CloudFormation for managing cloud infrastructure through code.

• Deep Cloud Computing Expertise: Proven proficiency in cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on AWS and a comprehensive understanding of its core services (compute, storage, networking, database solutions).
• API Design Mastery: In-depth knowledge and practical experience with RESTful API design principles, including HTTP methods, status codes, and data formats (JSON, XML).
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    Unique Opportunities & Challenges:

  • Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in defining and implementing the architectural backbone of our cloud API strategy, directly impacting the functionality and performance of our applications.
  • Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with the latest cloud services and API development frameworks, continuously expanding your skill set in a dynamic environment.
  • Impactful Collaborations: Engage with diverse teams, contributing to a wide range of projects and seeing your work directly benefit end-users.
  • Solve Complex Problems: Tackle intriguing technical challenges related to scalability, security, and performance in a high-demand cloud environment.
  • Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, balancing on-site collaboration with remote productivity.

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    • Backend Development Prowess: Strong proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as PHP, Java, or Node.js.
    • API Gateway Experience: Hands-on experience configuring and managing cloud-based API gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Laravel Vapor, AWS Lambda Service).
    • API Security Acumen: Solid understanding of API security concerns and practical experience implementing measures like OAuth, JWT, and rate limiting.
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Familiarity: Exposure to IaC tools like Serverless or CloudFormation for managing cloud infrastructure through code.
    
    
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.