Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

LocalStack; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing Series A startup, LocalStack is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance its AWS emulator. The role involves developing cloud applications, collaborating with engineering teams, and contributing to open-source projects. Ideal candidates will have strong Python and AWS expertise, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, focusing on Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern Python development and AWS services.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Pulumi.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to LocalStack's AWS emulator and implement AWS APIs.
• Collaborate with the Core Engineering squad to implement developer-focused features.
• Develop high-performance local cloud service emulators.

Kenntnisse

Python development

AWS services

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

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We are a fast-growing Series A startup building cutting-edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops. We've closed our last $25mil round in Q4 2024, led by Notable Capital, CRV and Heavybit.

At its core, LocalStack provides a high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform. Imagine developing cloud applications and data pipelines entirely on your local machine within a lightweight cloud sandbox, running in Docker!

Our mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, allowing for a more enjoyable dev experience, and saving valuable time and resources.

LocalStack has a large and active open-source community (57k+ stars on GitHub) with over 100k active users worldwide and 290M+ downloads to date. Our customer base ranges from SMBs to Global Fortune 500 companies.

We are sustainably growing our globally distributed team across sectors

LocalStack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland , with a main engineering office in Vienna/Austria and remote team members from the US, FR, UK, CA, ES, and many more countries.

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Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Python development and expertise in AWS. The candidate will play a significant role in enhancing and expanding LocalStack's AWS core cloud emulator with features, parity improvements, and integrations. While proficiency in Python and AWS is essential, experience with other cloud platforms is also advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to LocalStack's AWS emulator, applying and extending the LocalStack emulator framework to implement and test AWS APIs
• Collaborate in a Core Engineering squad to implement features that meet the needs of developers working with AWS environments
• Develop high-performance local cloud service emulators while maintaining a strong focus on reliability and developer experience
• Contribute to the evolution of LocalStack's overall architecture and frameworks, and contribute to the Open Source ecosystem
• Help make LocalStack's AWS emulator more robust by contributing to AWS sample applications and parity tests
• Spearhead the development of scalable support processes as the company and user base grows
• Bring the customer feedback back to the developer and product team and help shape our product direction
• As our enterprise offering grows, work more closely with larger customers that use our product for their entire organization
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on Python development
• Strong hands-on experience with modern Python development (type hinting, unit/integration testing with pytest, object-oriented software design, applying Python frameworks)
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS services and cloud technologies, with a good understanding of AWS APIs, SDKs, and infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members
• Has an open, honest, and compassionate personality, shows empathy, and demonstrates a proactive approach to tasks and challenges
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with other cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or others
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for automation, deployment, and monitoring
• Active participation in open-source communities or contributions to relevant projects
• Experience building developer tools
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work arrangements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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