Engineer - Pittsburgh, PA | TCS Job

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.