Software Engineer - API - Aws

Design and build high-performance, RESTful APIs for use across internal and external applications. Manage and deploy containerized microservices using AWS ECS and AWS Fargate. Ensure that APIs are highly available, scalable, and secure. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to implement and automate continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as GitLab, etc. Use Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools to automate infrastructure provisioning and management. Design, implement, and manage microservices that communicate via APIs, ensuring they are decoupled, scalable, and maintainable. Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting for API services using AWS CloudWatch, or similar tools. Continuously optimize performance. Follow best practices for securing APIs, ensuring sensitive data is protected, and that your APIs are compliant with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration of APIs, write unit and integration tests, and ensure that APIs are well-documented. Monitor and troubleshoot API issues, ensuring quick resolution and minimal downtime. Participate in on-call rotations if required.

Lightcast provides labor market insights and data solutions to assist businesses, educational institutions, and communities in addressing talent challenges. Their services include user-friendly tools that deliver comprehensive data and actionable insights, helping clients make informed decisions regarding workforce strategies, recruitment, and economic development. Lightcast operates on a subscription-based model, offering access to their data platforms and customized consulting services. The company aims to create a job market that benefits everyone by equipping stakeholders with the necessary information to adapt to evolving labor dynamics.