Python API Developer- AWS/Banking
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Python API Developer – AWS/Banking. In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable web-based APIs that connect seamlessly with analytics engines, deploying solutions across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask for both end-user and API-to-API communication.
- Design workflows to send requests to SQL-based analytics engines, retrieve calculated results, and deliver responses back through APIs.
- Optimize Microsoft SQL Server for complex data processing and analytics needs.
- Deploy and manage solutions in hybrid cloud (AWS or similar) and on-premise environments.
- Implement security measures including OAuth2/JWT authentication, encryption, and secure coding practices to ensure data protection at rest and in transit.
- Containerize applications using Docker, orchestrate with Kubernetes, and develop automated pipelines for deployment and testing using CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs into existing enterprise systems.
- Ensure high availability, low latency, and robust security for all components to support scalable and reliable services.
Desired Skill-Set
- Advanced proficiency in Python for backend development and automation.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience building and deploying RESTful APIs.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and other database management systems.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar, including an understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools like CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
- Familiarity with security standards like OAuth2 and JWT, as well as encryption methods such as PGP and CMK.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven ability to develop automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and testing.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in banking or financial services industries.
- Relevant certifications in cloud services, data engineering, or API technologies.
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