API Data Engineer

Title- API Data Engineer

Contract -;

Location Charlotte NC

Strong on AWS ,Lambda, REST API.

AWS Cloud API Developer

Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based APIs using AWS services.

Design and implement RESTful APIs using Lambda functions, Python, and API Gateway.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define API specifications.

Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of APIs in the cloud environment.

Implement authentication, authorization, and tokenization mechanisms for API security.

Optimize API performance and latency by leveraging AWS infrastructure and services.

Integrate APIs with various backend systems and third-party services.

Develop API documentation and provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to API functionality and performance.

Stay updated with AWS best practices and emerging technologies in cloud development.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of AWS big data architecture and its application in cloud development projects.

Implement security measures and tokenization techniques for APIs.

Enable API-to-API and API-to-application communication.

Create and maintain API documentation.

Implement alerting and monitoring systems for APIs.

Utilize step functions and Terraform for infrastructure and API development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Proven experience as a software developer with expertise in cloud-based API development.

Strong knowledge of AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudWatch.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java.

Experience with RESTful API design principles and best practices.

Familiarity with authentication protocols like OAuth, JWT, and API key management.

Ability to work in an Agile development environment and collaborate effectively with teams.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer) is a plus.