API Developer

Trident Consulting is seeking a "API Developer" for one of our client in Atlanta, GA (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services. Job Title: API Developer Location: Atlanta, GA(Onsite) Job Type: Contract Job Description: • Develop services using technologies Python , Python Framework. • Design Integration layer using a combination of approaches (services, messaging etc.) to support downstream data flow and also work in concert with existing systems. • AWS Cloud Knowledge Mandatory. Needs to have knowledge on git CICD pipeline. • Prepare documentation where necessary, including training, process flows, system structure, etc. Java Knowledge good to have. Technical Skills: • API Architecture Understanding: Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and other API types. • OAS (OpenAPI Specification) Expertise: Ability to read, write, and evaluate API specifications. • Knowledge of Protocols: Understanding of HTTP, HTTPS, and possibly other communication protocols. • Data Modeling: Proficiency in understanding and evaluating data schemas, like JSON Schema, YAML or SOAP/XML Schema. • Security Protocols: Understanding of OAuth, JWT, API keys, and other authentication and authorization mechanisms. • Rate Limiting and Throttling: Knowledge of how these policies affect API usage and performance. • Development Tools: Familiarity with tools like VSCode, PyCharm • Significant understanding of Microservice patterns & concepts & their application to application design and business solutions Mandatory skills: Python, RestAPI and AWS About Trident: Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.