Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A skilled AWS API Developer is needed to design and implement reusable, scalable, and secure APIs. The role combines REST and GraphQL development with serverless services, cloud databases, infrastructure as code, monitoring, CI/CD, and performance optimization. You will translate business requirements into well-documented APIs and collaborate closely with frontend, mobile, and backend teams.
Highlights
Broad AWS API engineering role covering scalable API design, serverless architecture, security, database integration, infrastructure as code, observability, CI/CD, and performance optimization. Includes cross-functional collaboration and ownership of API documentation and requirements.
Description
Job Description
Skill: AWS API Developer
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Tech Skills
API Development – RESTful APIs, GraphQL (AppSync), OpenAPI/Swagger.AWS API Services – API Gateway, Lambda, AppSync.Programming Languages – Node.js, Python, Java, .NETAuthentication & Security – OAuth 2.0, JWT, AWS Cognito, IAMDatabase Integration – DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, query optimization.Serverless Architecture – Event-driven design using Lambda, SNS, SQSInfrastructure as Code – CloudFormation, SAM, TerraformMonitoring & Debugging – CloudWatch logs, AWS X-RayCI/CD Integration – CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub ActionsPerformance Optimization – API caching, throttling, rate limiting
Functional Skills (AWS API Developer)
Requirement Analysis – Understanding API/business requirements.API Design Thinking – Designing reusable, scalable, versioned APIsStakeholder Communication – Working with frontend/mobile/backend teamsDocumentation Skills – API specs, Swagger docs, integration guidesProblem Solving – Debugging API failures and performance issuesCollaboration – Agile teamwork with developers, QA, DevOpsAttention to Detail – Handling edge cases, error handling, validationsTime Management – Delivering APIs within sprint timelinesAdaptability – Learning new AWS services and frameworks quicklyBusiness Understanding – Aligning APIs with user experience and use cases
Roles & Responsibilities
Design and develop secure, scalable REST/GraphQL APIs using AWS services.
Build APIs using Amazon API Gateway integrated with Lambda or backend services.
Develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda and event-driven patterns.
Define API contracts, schemas, and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
Implement authentication & authorization (IAM, Cognito, OAuth, JWT).
Integrate APIs with databases (DynamoDB, RDS) and other AWS services.
Handle API versioning, throttling, caching, and rate limiting.
Monitor, log, and troubleshoot APIs using CloudWatch/X-Ray.
Ensure API security, encryption (TLS), and compliance standards.
Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and backend teams for API integration.
Salary Range - $100,000-$115,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
