Engineer — Pittsburgh, PA

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, .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

• 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