Senior AWS Cloud Developer – Python

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 Requirements 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 Highlights Hands-on AWS/Python Developer role requiring strong Lambda, Terraform, IaC, API, Kafka & system design skills. 14–15+ years preferred, with 5+ years Python and deep AWS experience.

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