Please note: This is a CONTRACT Opportunity About the Role Our client is on a mission to build a cutting-edge API management platform in AWS, and they need a Senior Integration Engineer to drive this initiative forward. This role is crucial in designing, implementing, and optimizing integrations across our ecosystem, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and efficiency. If you thrive in cloud-native environments, have deep expertise in AWS services, and are passionate about API architecture and integrations, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities * Architect and develop scalable, resilient, and secure integrations for our API management platform in AWS * Design and implement API gateways, authentication mechanisms, and monitoring solutions * Develop automation pipelines for API deployments and infrastructure management * Collaborate with engineering teams to define best practices and governance for API lifecycle management * Ensure compliance with security policies and standards, implementing robust data protection measures * Optimize API performance and scalability using AWS-native solutions * Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring high availability and reliability Requirements What We’re Looking For * 5+ years of experience in integration engineering, cloud architecture, or API development * Deep expertise in AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, Step Functions, EventBridge, DynamoDB, etc.) * Strong proficiency in RESTful APIs, OAuth, OpenID, GraphQL, and API authentication mechanisms * Solid knowledge of microservices architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD practices * Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS) * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Bonus Skills * Knowledge of serverless technologies and event-driven architectures * Experience in API security (rate limiting, throttling, encryption, access control policies) * Familiarity with APIM tools like Kong, Apigee, or AWS API Gateway * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation) Benefits Remote-first setup and flexible working hours Inclusive, collaborative company culture High-impact role in an innovative tech startup