API Developer

API Developer BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated API Developer for a remote opportunity. Position Title: API Developer Location: Minneapolis, MN Anticipated Start Date: 9/30/2024 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6 - months (Fulltime) Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $75/hr. - $85/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description We are seeking a motivated contract API Developer to assist in developing the company's next-generation middleware solutions. This role will work with the product team to build integrations with backend systems, serving customer facing web portals. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cloud integration patterns and experience building scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services. Must be able to effectively interact with Business Analysts, Technical Analysts, and business users to understand the overall enterprise solution. Must be capable of managing multiple deliverables and defining scope for new or existing applications. Required Technologies and Skills: * 5+ years of experience developing and implementing APIs * Strong coding skills; 5+ years Python experience is required * 2+ years of experience developing GraphQL APIs * Experience with AWS AppSync (1+ years of experience) * 2+ years AWS native technologies such as API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, Step Functions, ElastiCache * Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform * Experience with ORM tools such as SQLAlchemy * Experience with SQL and database such as Postgres RDS, DynamoDB and SQL Server * Experience implementing multiple data caching patterns * Experience with API design patterns and guidelines * Experience with Agile development practices and techniques * Experience with version control tools, such as Git * Experience writing and verifying secure coding techniques * Experience writing unit tests * Effective communication skills, with the ability to mentor others on the team * Ability to troubleshoot services in complex distributed environments * Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and collaborate with team members * Strong attention to detail Desired Technologies and Skills * Hands on experience using CI/CD and DevOps practices to deliver products * Experience with other AWS integration services such as EventBridge and Step Functions * Experience implementing event-driven integration patterns * Knowledge of Snowflake cloud data platform * Knowledge of SAP OData services * Applicable AWS certifications or training * Familiarity with authentication and authorization services such as Okta Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: [KEYWORDS FOR SEO OPTIMIZATION] About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228827 when responding to this ad. Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network! Salary Details This salary was provided in the Job Posting. $65-$75 Hourly Salary Job Snapshot Employee Type Contractor Location Minneapolis, MN (Onsite) Job Type Information Technology Experience Not Specified Date Posted 09/10/2024