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Initialize

Python & Cloud Native API Engineer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

13-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Java SQL NoSQL GitHub Linux Programming Databases AWS Shell

Job Specifications

Python & Cloud Native API Engineer (on AWS) - London (2 days a week and remote)

Role

Development of Cloud Native APIS on AWS using TDD and Python
Design and deliver low level diagrams
Design contracts and maintain API versions, ensuring compatibility whenever possible

Skills

Solid experience with AWS API Gateway, AWS Lambdas and AWS Glue using Python 3
Contract testing and TDD
Advanced Data Modelling and Analysis: design contracts and utilize contracts from 3rd parties in XSD, OpenAPI and other related formats
Experience developing and analysing both SQL and NoSQL databases
Programming & Advanced Computing: Skilled at Object Oriented or functional programming experience in Python.
Familiar with Linux/Unix Shell Scripting and GitHub - knowledge or experience with Mulesoft is a plus
Secure coding and Python best practices
Clear communication and creation of technical documentation
Java is desirable

About the Company

Initialize is an innovative and specialist technology recruitment consultancy delivering exceptional levels of service to both clients and candidates alike. Established with over four decades of combined experience in the marketplace, we are experts in sourcing high-quality IT and Digital candidates across multiple industry sectors UK-wide. We pride ourselves in our ability to build long-term and highly successful relationships, always putting our clients and candidates first to deliver outstanding and reliable recruitment... Know more