API Developer - Dallas, TX

Job Description:
Senior API Developer to lead the design| development| and management of robust| scalable| and secure API solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
This role requires strong programming skills| expertise in cloud architecture| and a proven ability to work within an Agile environment to deliver high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Design| develop| deploy| and maintain scalable APIs using AWS API Gateway.
Integrate APIs with various backend services| databases (SQLNoSQL)| and third-party applications.
Leverage core AWS services such as Lambda| S3| Step Functions| DynamoDB| and EKS for data processing| storage| and orchestration.
Implement security best practices| including authentication (e.g.| OAuth 2.0| JWT)| authorization| and data validation to safeguard APIs.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage deployments using CICD tools like Jenkins| GitHub Actions| or AWS CDK| ensuring high availability and resilience.
Monitor API performance using tools like AWS CloudWatch| identify bottlenecks| and implement necessary optimizations.
Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation using tools like Swagger OpenAPI for seamless front-end integration.
Serve as a senior member of the team| conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
Participate actively in all aspects of the software development lifecycle| including requirements gathering| technical design| testing| deployment| and support within an AgileSAFe methodology.

Skills:
Experience 10 years of hands-on software programming experience| with at least 5 years of backend and API development experience.
Programming Languages Strong proficiency in one or more relevant languages such as Python| Node.js| Java| or C.AWS Expertise In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with numerous AWS services| including API Gateway| Lambda| S3| DynamoDB| EKS| and SNSPinpoint.
API Design Expertise with API architectural styles (REST| GraphQL) and best practices for design| versioning| and error handling.
Methodologies Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in cross-functional teams.
Problem-Solving Strong analytical| problem-solving| and debugging skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
EducationBachelors degree in Computer Science| Engineering

Essential Skills:
Senior API Developer to lead the design| development| and management of robust| scalable| and secure API solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role requires strong programming skills| expertise in cloud architecture| and a proven ability to work within an Agile environment to deliver high-performance solutions.

Design| develop| deploy| and maintain scalable APIs using AWS API Gateway.

Integrate APIs with various backend services| databases (SQLNoSQL)| and third-party applications.

Leverage core AWS services such as Lambda| S3| Step Functions| DynamoDB| and EKS for data processing| storage| and orchestration.Implement security best practices| including authentication (e.g.| OAuth 2.0| JWT)| authorization| and data validation to safeguard APIs.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage deployments using CICD tools like Jenkins| GitHub Actions| or AWS CDK| ensuring high availability and resilience.Monitor API performance using tools like AWS CloudWatch| identify bottlenecks| and implement necessary optimizations.

Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation using tools like Swagger OpenAPI for seamless front-end integration.

Serve as a senior member of the team| conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers.

Participate actively in all aspects of the software development lifecycle| including requirements gathering| technical design| testing| deployment| and support within an AgileSAFe methodology. Required Qualifications SkillsExperience 10 years of hands-on software programming experience| with at least 5 years of backend and API development experience.

Programming Languages Strong proficiency in one or m