API Platform Engineer
ZipStaff· enterprise· Staffing & Recruiting· Oct 15, 2026 · 12d ago
Washington, DC
In office
Contract
Senior
$39–$40/hr
5+ years exp
Job description
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.
Pay: $39 - $40 per hour
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Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(K)
Paid Time Off