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