{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6d6829c02af750bed8bf746e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d6829c02af750bed8bf746e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d6829c02af750bed8bf746e","title":"Mid- level API Developer","description":"We are seeking a Mid-level API Developer with robust programming skills in JavaScript with extensive knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure to help enhance our application & functionality. This role will work closely with a seasoned Technical Lead and involves collaboration with cloud architects and front-end developers. The developer will be responsible for managing the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and high availability.\n\nRequirements:\nA bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline is required.\nA minimum of 2 years of experience demonstrating a track record of success in software development for sophisticated applications in large-scale production environments.\nDemonstrable NodeJS development experience.\nStrong communication abilities, with proficiency in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.\nConsistent in delivering results, demonstrating thorough follow-through on tasks and initiatives.\nSelf-directed with a proven ability to take the initiative and drive tasks to completion without the need for continual guidance.\nStrong organizational skills with demonstrated aptitude in balancing multiple tasks and priorities, managing time effectively across various client engagements.\nAdaptable and agile, with a demonstrated ability to transition smoothly between projects, maintaining high productivity and responsiveness to changing business needs.\n\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs optimized for AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless integration and dynamic front-end functionality for the application.\nCollaborate with cloud architects and front-end developers to create clear APIs that conform to AWS best practices and application architectural requirements.\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive API documentation using AWS tools such as Amazon, API Gateway, Swagger Importer, or AWS Developer Portal for easy access by internal and external stakeholders.\nManage the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, utilizing services like AWS Lambda for serverless APIs, and monitoring through Amazon CloudWatch.\nOptimize API performance through regular testing and performance tuning, leveraging AWS & elastic capabilities to ensure high availability and scalability.\nImplement robust API security measures using AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management and apply best practices for secure API gateway configurations.\nDiagnose and address API-related technical issues, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption, using AWS support and troubleshooting tools.\nIterate on existing APIs in response to user feedback, application updates, and evolving AWS services that can enhance functionality.\nUtilize AWS monitoring services to track API usage, identify performance bottlenecks, and inform decisions on infrastructure and feature improvements.\nFacilitate effective teamwork across product, design, and development teams to ensure consistent user experience and API reliability in a cloud-native environment.\nConduct code reviews within Git repositories, ensuring adherence to cloud development best practices and high-quality standards.\nPromote API best practices within the organization, encouraging their strategic use to leverage AWS & full potential and improve application performance.\nWork closely with the Solutions Architecture team to ensure APIs contribute to a coherent, cloud-native ecosystem, aligning with AWS architectural best practices and the application’s strategic direction.\n\nValued Skills and Experience:\nPrior experience with federal government projects is highly regarded and will be considered an asset.\nDemonstrated proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, and JavaScript, with a strong foundation in coding principles and design patterns.\nExperience with serverless architectures, particularly within the AWS ecosystem, including but not limited to Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, S3, SNS, and SQS is preferred.\nFamiliarity with Elastic Search and the ability to design and implement search-driven solutions is a plus.\nPrior experience with test-driven development, particularly utilizing Mocha/Chai for comprehensive unit and integration tests, is preferred.\nExperience or familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies, with a preference for candidates who have worked with leading CI/CD tools.\nComprehensive understanding of Agile and Scrum practices, with the ability to facilitate sprints, manage stories, and drive development within this framework.\nA relentless drive to understand, maintain, and improve complex systems, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.\nAn innate collaborative spirit, thriving in a team setting where joint brainstorming, pair programming, and peer review are regular practices.\nAn unwavering commitment to personal growth, always seeking to sharpen skills and embrace feedback to exceed the highest standards of development excellence.\n\nAdditional Information:\nIn order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US.\nAll candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.\nPublic Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting.\n\nOther Information:\nThe salary for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually\nFor information on SFI's benefits please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html\nThis is a full-time W2 position.\nPlease no agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-corp.\nSpatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nSpatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.","company":"Spatial Front","rawCompany":"spatial 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The developer will be responsible for managing the full API lifecycle within the AWS ecosystem, ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and high availability.\n\nRequirements:\nA bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline is required.\nA minimum of 2 years of experience demonstrating a track record of success in software development for sophisticated applications in large-scale production environments.\nDemonstrable NodeJS development experience.\nStrong communication abilities, with proficiency in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.\nConsistent in delivering results, demonstrating thorough follow-through on tasks and initiatives.\nSelf-directed with a proven ability to take the initiative and drive tasks to completion without the need for continual guidance.\nStrong organizational skills with demonstrated aptitude in balancing multiple tasks and priorities, managing time 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unit and integration tests, is preferred.\nExperience or familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies, with a preference for candidates who have worked with leading CI/CD tools.\nComprehensive understanding of Agile and Scrum practices, with the ability to facilitate sprints, manage stories, and drive development within this framework.\nA relentless drive to understand, maintain, and improve complex systems, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.\nAn innate collaborative spirit, thriving in a team setting where joint brainstorming, pair programming, and peer review are regular practices.\nAn unwavering commitment to personal growth, always seeking to sharpen skills and embrace feedback to exceed the highest standards of development excellence.\n\nAdditional Information:\nIn order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US.\nAll candidates will be subject to a complete background 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