Engineer

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, .NET
• Authentication & Security - OAuth 2.0, JWT, AWS Cognito, IAM
• Database Integration - DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, query optimization.
• Serverless Architecture - Event-driven design using Lambda, SNS, SQS
• Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation, SAM, Terraform
• Monitoring & Debugging - CloudWatch logs, AWS X-Ray
• CI/CD Integration - CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Performance Optimization - API caching, throttling, rate limiting

Functional Skills (AWS API Developer):

• Requirement Analysis - Understanding API/business requirements.
• API Design Thinking - Designing reusable, scalable, versioned APIs
• Stakeholder Communication - Working with frontend/mobile/backend teams
• Documentation Skills - API specs, Swagger docs, integration guides
• Problem Solving - Debugging API failures and performance issues
• Collaboration - Agile teamwork with developers, QA, DevOps
• Attention to Detail - Handling edge cases, error handling, validations
• Time Management - Delivering APIs within sprint timelines
• Adaptability - Learning new AWS services and frameworks quickly
• Business 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:

1. Discretionary Annual Incentive.

2. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

3. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

4. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

5. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.