Lead the design, development, and deployment of RESTful and event-driven APIs on AWS.
· Architect and implement API solutions using AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and others.
· Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
· Oversee code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
· Monitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.
· Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
· Stay current with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
· 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead role.
· Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially API Gateway, Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, OpenSearch.
· Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, and Node.js.
· Experience with API design, development, and management (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger; GraphQL is a plus).
· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform), and DevOps practices.
· Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification.
· Experience in the financial services industry.
· Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
· Experience working with Agile methodologies.
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