Senior API Engineer
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Greenwood Village, Colorado

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 69987|Posted Apr 21, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dynamic Senior API Engineer to join our team on a remote basis for a 3-6 month contract with the potential for a right to hire. If you are a self-starter with a passion for cloud-native API development and a strong background in AWS, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex initiatives and design scalable solutions
  • Develop cloud-native API applications using Node.js and serverless technologies
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions
  • Build microservices and RESTful services
  • Ensure robust security, networking, and scaling of applications
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Skills

  • Proven experience with TypeScript and Node.js
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, and SQS
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of networking and security concepts including DNS, Load Balancers, and Firewalls
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and share knowledge with the team

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with AWS Fargate, ECS, CloudWatch, S3, and DataDog
  • Background in large-scale real-time stream/event processing systems
  • Prior experience with customer experience APIs and websites
 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.