AWS API Tech Lead

We are seeking an experienced AWS API Technical Lead to lead the design, development, deployment, and governance of cloud-native APIs and microservices on AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS services, API management, integration patterns, security standards, and modern software engineering practices. This role involves leading technical teams, defining architecture standards, collaborating with business stakeholders, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing API solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade APIs and microservices on AWS.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.

• Establish API development standards, best practices, and governance models.

• Drive architectural decisions aligned with business and technology strategies.

• Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
  

API Development & Integration:

• Design and implement RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and event-driven integrations.

• Develop reusable API frameworks and shared service components.

• Integrate applications using AWS services and third-party platforms.

• Manage API lifecycle including design, versioning, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.

• Ensure API scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
  

AWS Cloud Architecture:

Design cloud-native solutions utilizing:

• AWS API Gateway

• AWS Lambda

• ECS/EKS

• SNS/SQS

• EventBridge

• DynamoDB

• RDS

• CloudFront

• Route 53

• IAM

• CloudWatch

• AWS Secrets Manager

• Implement serverless and containerized architectures.

• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  

Security & Compliance:

• Implement OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and API security best practices.

• Ensure adherence to enterprise security policies and compliance requirements.

• Conduct threat modeling and security reviews.

• Manage authentication, authorization, encryption, and API gateway policies.
  

DevOps & Automation:

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:

• AWS CodePipeline

• Jenkins

• GitHub Actions

• GitLab CI/CD

• Automate infrastructure deployment using:

• Terraform

• AWS CloudFormation

• AWS CDK

• Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with product owners, architects, developers, and business teams.

• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Lead technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• 8 years of software development experience.

• 4 years of hands-on AWS Cloud experience.

• 3 years in API architecture and technical leadership roles.

• Strong experience with Java, Python, Node.js, or .NET.

• Expertise in REST APIs, microservices architecture, and integration patterns.

• Deep knowledge of AWS API Gateway and serverless architectures.

• Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and IAM.

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional.

• AWS Certified Developer Associate.

• Experience with MuleSoft, Kong, Apigee, or similar API management platforms.

• Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).

• Experience with large-scale cloud transformation programs.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  
  

Required Technical Skills:

Cloud & AWS:

• AWS API Gateway

• Lambda

• ECS/EKS

• EC2

• CloudWatch

• CloudFormation

• IAM

• S3

• DynamoDB

• RDS

• SNS/SQS

• EventBridge
  

API Technologies:

• REST

• GraphQL

• OpenAPI/Swagger

• Postman

• OAuth 2.0

• JWT

• OpenID Connect
  

Programming:

• Java/Spring Boot

• Python

• Node.js

• .NET Core
  

DevOps:

• Terraform

• Jenkins

• GitHub Actions

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• CI/CD Pipelines
  

Monitoring & Logging:

• CloudWatch

• Splunk

• Datadog

• ELK Stack

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.89/hour - $45.15/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.

Salary : $29 - $45