Cloud Native API Engineer - AWS - London

Job Title: Cloud Native API Developer (AWS / Python) - London
Location: London - 2 days on site per week
Salary/Rate: Up to £510 per day
Start Date: December 2025
Job Type: 10 Month (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction:

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients to work on a project in the insurance industry! They are currently looking for a skilled Cloud Native API Engineer to join their team for a strategic project focused on AWS-based integration and enrichment platforms.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

• Develop Cloud Native APIs on AWS using Python and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Design and deliver low-level diagrams to support architectural and development documentation.
• Design API contracts and maintain versioning, ensuring backward compatibility whenever possible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of services and adherence to secure coding standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support ongoing maintenance and scalability.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Hands-on experience with AWS API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and AWS Glue using Python.
• Strong background in contract testing and test-driven development (TDD).
• Advanced data modelling and analysis experience, including design and utilization of API contracts in XSD, OpenAPI, and related formats.
• Proven experience with SQL and NoSQL database design and analysis.
• Strong programming skills in object-oriented or functional Python, with familiarity in Linux/Unix shell scripting and GitHub.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Java
• Experience with Mulesoft

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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