Job Details
JPC - 1676 – AWS API Engineer + Technical Lead
Posted 4 months agoUnited States
10+ years of experienceContract
Primary Skills
Amazon Web ServicesAPI GatewayApplication Performance ManagementApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)automationAws Command Line Interface (CLI)AWS LambdaCloud EngineeringContinuous IntegrationIdentity and Access ManagementMicrosoft Management ConsoleProblem SolvingProgramme Process MonitoringRegulatory RequirementsSafety PrinciplesSoftware DebuggingSoftware EngineeringSoftware SecuritySoftware TroubleshootingUser Authentication.NET FrameworkAccess ControlsApi DesignApi ManagementBackendBuild ManagementCloud ComputingComputer ProgrammingData ProtectionDistributed SystemsGovernanceJava (Programming Language)Node.JSPython (Programming Language)Regulatory ComplianceReliabilityRESTful APIsServerless ComputingSoftware CodingSoftware QualitySystems IntegrationTechnical ManagementTesting SkillsWebsocketWriting Documentation
Job Description
Client: CSL Behring
Role: AWS API Engineer (Senior Level)
Location: Philadelphia, PA Hybrid
Visa: USC / GC Only
Rate: $80/hr – $90/hr on Pv w2
Mode of Interview: Virtual
**IMP**
What Client REALLY Wants
This is NOT just an API developer — it’s a:
Hands-on Senior AWS API Engineer + Technical Lead (IC role)
They want someone who:
Can design + code + troubleshoot
Knows API Gateway V1 vs V2 deeply
Has real serverless architecture experience
Can guide team without being a manager
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Level AWS API Gateway & Serverless Engineer to design, build, and support scalable API solutions while defining API governance. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality APIs and guiding engineering teams in building reliable, secure, and performant integrations using AWS services.
The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who leads by example—comfortable writing code, troubleshooting issues, and working in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain APIs using AWS API Gateway (REST – V1 and HTTP/WebSocket – V2)
- Build and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway integrations
- Lead day-to-day API development efforts ensuring code quality, performance, and reliability
- Develop API integrations with backend services including Lambda functions and HTTP endpoints
- Work hands-on with AWS tools including Management Console, AWS CLI, and SDKs
- Support development in environments both with and without SDK support using API Gateway V1 and V2 APIs
- Implement API security including authentication and authorization (IAM, API keys, JWT, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve API performance issues, latency bottlenecks, and integration challenges
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automate API deployment and monitoring processes
- Establish and enforce best practices for API development, testing, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
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- 7–10+ years of experience in software development or cloud engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS API Gateway (V1 and V2)
- Proven experience building serverless applications using AWS Lambda
- Proficiency with AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and AWS SDKs
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with HTTP-based integrations
- Strong programming skills (Python, Node.js, Java, or .NET)
- Experience implementing API security and access controls
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native development
Nice to Have
- Experience working in regulated environments
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automation
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Job Posting Details
Job Code
JPC - 1676
Job Start Date
2026-11-07
City
United States
Experience
10+ years of experience
Primary Skills
Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), automation, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), AWS Lambda, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Management Console, Problem Solving, Programme Process Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Principles, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Security, Software Troubleshooting, User Authentication, .NET Framework, Access Controls, Api Design, Api Management, Backend, Build Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Protection, Distributed Systems, Governance, Java (Programming Language), Node.JS, Python (Programming Language), Regulatory Compliance, Reliability, RESTful APIs, Serverless Computing, Software Coding, Software Quality, Systems Integration, Technical Management, Testing Skills, Websocket, Writing Documentation
Job End Date
2026-11-07
Tax Terms
W2 - Profit Sharing
Number of Positions
1