API Engineer

DescriptionHomeSearch JobsJob DescriptionAPI EngineerContract: San Francisco , California, USSalary Range: 63.00 - 67.00 | Per HourJob Code: 370394End Date: 2026-08-06Days Left: 1 days, 3 hours leftApplyPosition Details:Position: API EngineerIndustry: Banking/Financial ServicesJob duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)Location: Charlotte, NC (Brevard)/ San Francisco, CAPay Range: $63-67/hr.Description:We are seeking a highly skilled API Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable application services and integration solutions that support AI/ML-driven business applications. This role focuses on developing API-based integration layers around predictive models and AI solutions, working closely with Data Science, AI, and business domain teams.The ideal candidate will have strong application development experience in Python and/or Golang, combined with hands-on DevOps expertise in containerized environments. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in design and development.Required QualificationsSoftware Engineer 3: 4+ years of software engineering experienceSoftware Engineer 4: 7+ years of software engineering experienceAbility to provide technical leadership and mentor team members while remaining hands-onResponsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain API-driven application services.Build integration layers that connect business applications with AI/ML and predictive analytics solutions.Collaborate closely with Data Science teams to operationalize machine learning models.Develop scalable backend services using Python and/or Golang.Design and implement REST APIs and microservices architectures.Deploy and support containerized applications in cloud-native environments.Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines.Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical guidance on application design.Partner with stakeholders across Data Science, Tachyon, and Data Domain Owner teams to deliver business solutions.Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability of deployed services.What We Are NOT Looking For: Pure Java DevelopersPython Data EngineersETL DevelopersData-focused engineers without application development experienceWe need Background in: Strong API engineering and backend application development expertiseExperience building production-grade services around AI/ML capabilitiesCloud-native application development experienceCombination of software engineering, integration engineering, and DevOps skillsExperience working in cross-functional environments supporting AI-driven business solutionsCore Technical Skills: Programming LanguagesStrong experience with Python and/or Golang (Golang preferred)Additional experience with Java is beneficialMust have significant application development experience; not seeking pure Java developersApplication & API DevelopmentStrong experience building scalable applications and services using: PythonFastAPIDjangoFlaskExperience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservicesExpertise building integration layers connecting business applications with AI/ML solutionsStrong full-stack development background preferred (UI development is not required)AI / Machine Learning IntegrationExperience integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise applicationsExposure to: Vertex AIGemini EnterprisePredictive AI/ML modelsNatural Language Processing (NLP)Classification ModelsClustering ModelsDevOps & CloudHands-on experience with: Containerization and deploymentCI/CD pipeline developmentJenkinsGitFlow / GitOps methodologiesGKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) deploymentsOpenShift environmentsDelivery pipeline setup and troubleshootingEPLX (Git-based delivery pipeline tooling)Pay Range: $63-67/hr.The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.Job Requirement APiAPIFast APICI/CDAI/MLPythonDjangoFlaskReach Out to a RecruiterRecruiterEmailPhoneNilesh Girinilesh.giri@collabera.comApply Now