Senior Python & AWS Developer

August Infotech; Poland; Remote; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Performance Review

Learning opportunities in technologies like Generative AI

Job summary

August Infotech is looking for a Senior Python+AWS Developer to join our fully remote team. The role involves developing and customizing Python applications using frameworks such as Fast API and Django, while also mentoring junior developers and ensuring best practices in code quality through code reviews.

The ideal candidate should have a solid background in AWS services, be able to coordinate with various teams, and communicate effectively with clients about project updates and requirements. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on technology and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Python development.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Experience with code review and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Python (Fast API + Django) applications.
• Review code and mentor junior developers to ensure high quality.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate with clients.

Skills

Python

AWS

Fast API

Django

Code quality

Debugging

Agile methodologies

Job description

A typical day of a Senior Python+AWS Developer at August Infotech

As a Senior, your typical day would need:

• The day often starts with checking emails, messages, and any project-related notifications. The senior developer might plan their day, prioritize tasks, and review the progress of ongoing projects.
• Review any pending tasks from the previous day and prioritize them, review the project roadmap, tasks, and goals for ongoing projects.
• Discuss any new requirements, changes, or challenges with the project team.
• Coordinate with backend developers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Review code written by junior/intermediate developers for quality, security, and adherence to best practices.
• Address any bugs, issues, or technical debt that may have arisen.
• Work on developing and customizing Python (Fast API + Django) websites and its functionality.
• Develop new API endpoints, optimize database queries, or implement new features using Python frameworks like Fast API or Django.
• Communicate with clients to provide project updates, discuss requirements, and address any questions or concerns.
• Perform thorough testing of newly implemented features or changes to ensure functionality, performance, and compatibility.
• Debug and resolve any issues or inconsistencies that arise during testing.
• Update project management tools or task boards to reflect progress and completion of tasks.
• Estimate the time required for upcoming tasks and plan accordingly.
• Wrap up any ongoing tasks, commit code changes, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• Reflect on the day's accomplishments, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• They may work on architectural design tasks, discussing and planning how to structure software components to meet project requirements and scalability needs.
• Senior developers are often tasked with solving complex technical challenges that arise during the development process.
• Optimize code, improving application performance, scalability, and load times on both backend and frontend.
• Conduct performance profiling and analysis, identifying areas for improvement.
• Senior developers may play a mentoring role, providing guidance and support to junior/intermediate developers in the team, helping them grow and improve their skills.
• Senior developers participate in testing activities, ensuring that their code works as intended and meets quality standards before deployment.

Requirements

Technical Responsibilities

• Security and Maintenance
• Testing and Debugging
• Code quality and best practices
• Deployment and Integration
• Performance Monitoring and Analytics

Management Responsibilities

• Technical coaching and mentoring
• Raising hiring and recruitment needs
• Mentor junior members of the team and participate in code reviews to help them grow inside the team.

Joint Responsibilities with Team Lead

• Weekly Project Meetings
• You will be reporting to the Team Lead
• Meaningfully contribute to agile ceremonies including grooming, planning, scrums, retrospectives.
• We build out insights and knowledge of the industries that we work in.

• Fully Remote
• 5 Days Working (4:00 PM To 1:00 AM IST)
• Monthly Performance Review
• Exposure to learn technologies like Generative AI, Agentic AI, etc.