Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on AWS/Python Developer with a strong software development background. This is a developer-focused cloud role, not an infrastructure, DevOps, platform, or data-focused position.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing applications in AWS and Python, with strong backend development, cloud architecture, and system design skills. Candidates with a Java development background who transitioned to Python/AWS are highly preferred.
Location
Remote – Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones only
PST and Arizona candidates are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and backend services.
Write production-quality code in Python on a daily basis.
Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native applications.
Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
Develop APIs and event-driven applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud issues.
Collaborate with engineering and application teams on system design and implementation.
Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Contribute to technical architecture and design decisions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a senior software developer who has evolved from Java into Python and AWS cloud development. They should have deep application-development experience rather than primarily working in infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, or data engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Java development experience, particularly candidates who transitioned from Java to Python/AWS
AWS certifications such as:
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
Experience with large-scale cloud migration projects
Strong communication and follow-through
Strategic thinking and ability to make sound technical decisions
Required Skills & Experience
14–15+ years of software development/cloud engineering experience preferred
Extensive hands-on AWS experience
Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years
Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda
Experience with AWS Step Functions
Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience
Strong API development experience
Experience with Kafka
Strong CloudWatch experience
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and architecture
Strong system design knowledge
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong backend development experience
Ability to continue writing code hands-on in a senior/lead/architect capacity
Important Candidate Requirements
This is a hands-on developer role. Candidates must be actively involved in software development and comfortable writing code regularly.
Strong candidates typically have:
Extensive experience developing in the U.S. environment
10+ years of U.S.-based experience preferred
5+ years of hands-on Python development
Significant recent AWS experience
Strong hands-on Lambda experience
Previous Java development experience is highly preferred
Core Technology Stack:
Python | Java | AWS | Lambda | Step Functions | Terraform | IaC | Kafka | API Development | CloudWatch | System Design | Cloud Technologies
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