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
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Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and backend services.
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Write production-quality code in Python on a daily basis.
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Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native applications.
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Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
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Develop APIs and event-driven applications.
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud issues.
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Collaborate with engineering and application teams on system design and implementation.
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Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
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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
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Previous Java development experience, particularly candidates who transitioned from Java to Python/AWS
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AWS certifications such as:
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AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
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AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
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Experience with large-scale cloud migration projects
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Strong communication and follow-through
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Strategic thinking and ability to make sound technical decisions
Required Skills & Experience
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14–15+ years of software development/cloud engineering experience preferred
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Extensive hands-on AWS experience
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Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years
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Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda
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Experience with AWS Step Functions
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Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience
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Strong API development experience
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Experience with Kafka
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Strong CloudWatch experience
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Strong understanding of cloud technologies and architecture
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Strong system design knowledge
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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Strong backend development experience
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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:
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Extensive experience developing in the U.S. environment
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10+ years of U.S.-based experience preferred
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5+ years of hands-on Python development
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Significant recent AWS experience
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Strong hands-on Lambda experience
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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
