Senior API Engineer / Remote
New York, New York
Contract
$80.2/hr - $85.2/hr
Seeking an Senior API Engineer for a remote, contract role.
We are looking for a Senior API Engineer with proven experience in developing cloud-native API applications using Node.js, serverless, and AWS. Ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience in implementing IaC and CI/CD solutions and demonstrate solid understanding of security, networking and scaling concepts.
Contract Duration: 3 - 6 Months
- Self starter
- Able to lead complex initiatives and design scalable solutions
- TypeScript and Node.js experience
- Experience building microservices and RESTful services
- Experience developing cloud-native applications using AWS Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, SQS, Kafka, etc
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines and DevOps
- IAC experience with AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, etc
- Experience with API Gateways
- Solid understanding of networking and security concepts like DNS, Load Balancers, Firewalls, Encryption, etc
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge
- AWS Fargate, ECS, CloudWatch, S3, DataDog
- Experience in large scale real-time stream / event processing systems
- Prior experience working with a customer experience API and websites
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks
- Experience in ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.