IT Trailblazers, LLC

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Role: Senior Software Engineer API Development Location: New York / Remote Job Description: 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