Senior Python & AWS Serverless Developer #10934154

Itproposal; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itproposal seeks an experienced Senior Python & AWS Serverless Developer in Amsterdam to design, develop, and maintain Python-based serverless applications on AWS. You will build scalable, event-driven systems and collaborate across teams.

You’ll work with AWS services like Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, and Glue, write complex SQL for analytics, and ensure observability with CloudWatch. The role requires 6–8 years of hands-on Python and AWS experience and a proactive, secure approach.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of professional Python development experience.
• Proven AWS serverless and automation expertise.
• Strong SQL skills for analytics and data processing.
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue.
• Experience building APIs and integrations with AWS Gateway + Lambda.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging in CloudWatch.
• Ability to work in fast-paced digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based serverless applications on AWS.
• Build and optimize cloud workflows using Step Functions, Lambda, Glue, and Athena.
• Develop APIs and integrations using API Gateway, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Implement secure and scalable data solutions using S3, DynamoDB, and IAM.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for analytics and data processing.
• Ensure observability and reliability through CloudWatch monitoring and logging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud-native solutions.
• Follow best practices in coding, documentation, CI/CD, and cloud automation.

Skills

Python

AWS

Serverless

SQL

ETL

Data pipelines

API integration

Cloud security

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

IAM

Tools

API Gateway

Lambda

S3

DynamoDB

Athena

Glue

Step Functions

SNS

SQS

CloudWatch

IAM

Job description

Senior Python & AWS Serverless Developer

Requirement ID: 10934154Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (TNDL - Amsterdam)Start Date: 31 August 2026Duration: 6 MonthsStatus: Open

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Python & AWS Developer (6-8 years) with strong hands‑on expertise in AWS serverless technologies and enterprise‑grade cloud automation. This role is ideal for engineers who excel in building scalable, event‑driven systems using Python and AWS, and who can design robust data and integration pipelines across multiple AWS services.

You will work within a digital engineering environment, developing serverless applications, optimizing cloud workflows, and ensuring high reliability across distributed systems. Strong SQL experience is essential, as you will work with analytical datasets, ETL flows, and AWS‑native query engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based serverless applications on AWS.
• Build and optimize cloud workflows using Step Functions, Lambda, Glue, and Athena.
• Develop APIs and integrations using API Gateway, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Implement secure and scalable data solutions using S3, DynamoDB, and IAM.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for analytics and data processing.
• Ensure observability and reliability through CloudWatch monitoring and logging.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality cloud‑native solutions.
• Follow best practices in coding, documentation, CI/CD, and cloud automation.

Required Competencies

• Digital: Python, AWS DevOps & Automation
• Strong experience with Python (advanced)
• Deep expertise in AWS serverless technologies:
  • Athena, Step Functions, S3, IAM, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Glue, SNS, SQS, CloudWatch, Lambda
• Strong SQL experience (mandatory)
• Experience building event‑driven architectures
• Understanding of cloud security, IAM policies, and distributed systems

Essential Skills & Experience

• 6-8 years of professional experience in Python development
• Proven experience with AWS serverless and automation
• Strong SQL skills (complex queries, analytical workloads)
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and AWS Glue
• Experience building APIs and integrations using AWS Gateway + Lambda
• Experience with monitoring and logging in CloudWatch
• Ability to work in fast‑paced digital environments

Desirable Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC)
• Experience in large‑scale cloud environments

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid/Onsite depending on project needs)

Who Should Apply?

Developers who:

• Have strong Python + AWS serverless expertise
• Can design and build cloud‑native applications
• Are comfortable with SQL‑heavy workloads
• Want to work on modern digital platforms
• Are available to start 31 August 2026