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Python Backend Developer with API - New York

Computing Concepts, Inc.

New York City, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$75 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
API Documentation, AWS Lambda, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Authentication, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Error Handling, Git, Identify Issues, Model Validation, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code Control System (SCCS), Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York City, NY
POSTED
11 days ago

Senior Software Engineer – API Development

Location: New York City, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer – API Development to design, develop, and support secure, scalable REST APIs that power both internal enterprise systems and external client-facing digital solutions.

This is a senior-level individual contributor role focused on high-quality delivery, production reliability, and secure API development within a serverless AWS environment.

The role reports to the AVP, Manager of Digital Solutions Engineering.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python
  • Build and support serverless APIs using AWS Lambda
  • Develop APIs for internal enterprise systems and external applications
  • Define API request/response models, validation patterns, and error-handling standards
  • Implement secure authentication and authorization using Okta and JWT
  • Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Conduct peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Collaborate with business analysts, front-end developers, and stakeholders to refine API requirements
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide updates using Jira or similar tools
  • Contribute to technical documentation and API specifications
  • Diagnose and resolve API-related issues
  • Perform other duties as required

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of professional Python development experience
  • Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs
  • Experience writing automated unit tests
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda
  • Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL
  • Experience implementing authentication and authorization using Okta and JWT
  • Strong understanding of API security best practices
  • Experience with Git or similar source control systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AWS API Gateway
Experience with FastAPI

About the Company

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Computing Concepts, Inc.

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other