Senior Cloud Developer – AWS / Python

**Position Overview** * Our client is seeking a highly experienced, hands\-on Senior Cloud Developer to join their Software Application team and support the migration, modernization, and development of applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). * This is a true software application development role and is not an Infrastructure, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Data Engineering position. * The ideal candidate will be a senior backend/application developer with a strong Java development background who has evolved into Python and AWS cloud development. The candidate must be comfortable designing solutions, developing production\-quality code, and troubleshooting applications in a cloud\-native environment. * Quality is the top priority. Lead\- or Architect\-level candidates are welcome; however, they must remain highly hands\-on and continue to write production code regularly. **Key Responsibilities :** * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable backend applications and cloud\-native services. * Develop and maintain production\-grade applications using Python and AWS. * Support the migration and modernization of existing Java\-based applications from on\-premises environments to AWS. * Design and develop new cloud\-native applications and services using Python. * Develop AWS Lambda functions and serverless applications. * Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and other application interfaces. * Design scalable, highly available, secure, and reliable cloud solutions. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. * Develop and support event\-driven architectures using Kafka and related technologies. * Work extensively with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, and CloudWatch. * Participate in application architecture, system design, technical planning, and architectural discussions. * Analyze and troubleshoot application and production issues. * Collaborate with application developers, architects, and other technical teams to deliver high\-quality solutions. * Follow software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement. **Required Qualifications :** * 14–15\+ years of overall software/application/cloud development experience preferred. * Extensive hands\-on experience developing applications on AWS. * Strong Python development experience, typically 5\+ years. * Strong prior experience with Java development. * Extensive hands\-on experience with AWS Lambda and serverless application development. * Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. * Proven experience designing and developing APIs. * Hands\-on experience with Kafka and event\-driven architectures. * Strong experience with AWS Step Functions. * Strong experience using Amazon CloudWatch for application monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting. * Strong understanding of system design, cloud architecture, scalability, reliability, and application modernization. * Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex application and production issues. * Must be highly hands\-on and actively involved in writing production code. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. * Strategic thinker with strong ownership, accountability, and follow\-through. * Significant professional experience working in the United States is strongly preferred. * AWS certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, is preferred. **Ideal Candidate Profile : The strongest candidates will typically demonstrate a career progression similar to:Java Developer → Senior Java Developer → Python Developer → AWS Cloud DeveloperThe ideal candidate should have:** * Deep experience in application and backend software development. * Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals. * 5\+ years of hands\-on Python development experience. * Recent and extensive hands\-on AWS development experience. * Significant experience developing AWS Lambda/serverless applications. * Experience migrating and modernizing Java applications from on\-premises environments to AWS. * Strong API development and integration experience. * Experience with Kafka and event\-driven architectures. * Strong knowledge of Terraform/IaC. * A proven track record of designing, developing, and supporting production\-grade applications. * The ability to remain hands\-on even when operating at a Lead or Architect level. **The client is specifically seeking software/application developers who build and modernize applications in AWS.Candidates with a strong combination of Java \+ Python \+ AWS \+ Lambda \+ API \+ Terraform experience will be highly preferred**. Pay: $110,162\.64 \- $265,668\.98 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Referral program Work Location: Remote