API Platform Engineer
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Job Title: API Platform Engineer Location: Washington, DC (On-site) Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099) About the Opportunity: ZipStaff is seeking an API Platform Engineer for a portfolio engineering team at a major transportation organization. You will lead API platform modernization, remediate code vulnerabilities, manage GitHub branching and AWS CodePipeline workflows, and provide supplemental engineering support to the Safety & Security Software Development Team.
This is a hands-on platform seat, not a pure application development role. What You’ll Do: Drive API platform upgrades and enhancements across cloud infrastructure. Identify, prioritize, and remediate code vulnerabilities and software bugs. Manage GitHub branching strategies, repositories, and automated build/deployment pipelines using AWS CodePipeline. Partner with the Safety & Security Software Development Team on code reviews and issue resolution.
Develop, optimize, and maintain scalable REST APIs and data streaming pipelines. Required Qualifications: 5+ years developing and supporting RESTful APIs in modern cloud environments. Hands-on with AWS services including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Amazon Kinesis, ECS, and EBS. Strong coding skills in Python and Node.js. Experience with GitHub for source control (branching, merging, pull requests). Experience maintaining AWS CodePipeline workflows.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve software vulnerabilities and complex system bugs. Able to work on-site in Washington, DC. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Safety, security, or transportation domain experience. Containerized architectures on ECS. Experience supporting enterprise portfolio applications.
Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) + 401(k) matching Paid time off Referral Program About ZipStaff: ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients. To apply, submit your resume highlighting REST APIs you built on AWS, services you used (Lambda, API Gateway, Kinesis, ECS), and CI/CD work in GitHub or CodePipeline.
Pure application development without API platform or AWS experience will not be considered.