Senior Python AWS Developer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Python AWS Developer to remotely design, build, and support scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based applications. This contract role, based in Toronto, ON, is initially for one year with a possibility of extension. The role focuses on backend development, API design, serverless solutions, microservices architecture, and leveraging AWS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable and secure Python-based applications utilizing AWS cloud services.
• Create and improve cloud-native apps through AWS components including Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
• Design RESTful APIs and backend services using Python frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Build serverless and microservices architectures aligned with business needs.
• Work closely with architects, business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using AWS DevOps and best deployment standards.
• Monitor system performance, diagnose production issues, and optimize AWS resource usage.
• Ensure application security by enforcing AWS best practices including IAM management, encryption, and compliance.
• Participate actively in code reviews and Agile software development processes.
• Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and best practices clearly.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience with Python programming.
• Proficiency in AWS services: Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
• Experience building RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Familiarity designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Hands-on knowledge of serverless applications.
• Experience containerizing applications with Docker.
• Strong Git version control skills.
• Competence in creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Knowledge of AWS security, including IAM policies, encryption methods, and cloud compliance.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes, specifically AWS EKS.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline for CI/CD automation.
• Experience with message queuing and caching technologies such as Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
• Knowledge of automated test frameworks, particularly PyTest.
• Background working with large-scale enterprise cloud applications.