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# API Developer

- **Company:** Q1 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Web Services, Scripting, AWS Lambda, Api Design, Api Gateway, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/api-developer-with-strong-python-and-aws-experience-detroit-mi--cfe1a1a3-0cb6-49ec-aade-88dc1cfef5b4

## About the Role

Role Descriptions: We are seeking an experienced API Developer with strong Python and AWS experience to design| build| and deliver scalable| reliable| and secure API solutions. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a solid understanding of API development best practices| cloud-native design patterns| and modern engineering standards.The ideal candidate will have experience developing reusable frameworks| building well-structured services| and creating solutions that are maintainable| extensible| and production-ready. This individual should bring a product-oriented mindset| focusing not only on writing code but also on designing solutions that meet business needs| improve developer experience| and support long-term platform growth.Key responsibilities include owning API design through delivery| developing Python-based services in AWS| implementing secure and scalable integration patterns| building reusable components and frameworks| collaborating with product| architecture| and
engineering teams| and ensuring solutions meet quality| performance| and operational standards. The consultant should be comfortable taking accountability for technical decisions| solution design| development| testing support| deployment readiness| and post-implementation support.Preferred qualifications include strong experience with Python| RESTful/SOAP API development| AWS services| API Gateway| Lambda| containerized or serverless architectures| CI/CD practices| observability| security best practices| and experience working in an Agile delivery environment.
Essential Skills: We are seeking an experienced API Developer with strong Python and AWS experience to design| build| and deliver scalable| reliable| and secure API solutions. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a solid understanding of API development best practices| cloud-native design patterns| and modern engineering standards.The ideal candidate will have experience developing reusable frameworks| building well-structured services| and creating solutions that are maintainable| extensible| and production-ready. This individual should bring a product-oriented mindset| focusing not only on writing code but also on designing solutions that meet business needs| improve developer experience| and support long-term platform growth.Key responsibilities include owning API design through delivery| developing Python-based services in AWS| implementing secure and scalable integration patterns| building reusable components and frameworks| collaborating with product| architecture| and
engineering teams| and ensuring solutions meet quality| performance| and operational standards. The consultant should be comfortable taking accountability for technical decisions| solution design| development| testing support| deployment readiness| and post-implementation support.Preferred qualifications include strong experience with Python| RESTful/SOAP API development| AWS services| API Gateway| Lambda| containerized or serverless architectures| CI/CD practices| observability| security best practices| and experience working in an Agile delivery environment.

Skills:
AWS Lambda, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Engineering



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