AI-Powered Application Generator (AppGen) Infrastructure & Services

Primary Talent Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions provider is seeking an experienced Backend Developer for a contract role in Charlotte, NC. This position focuses on designing and implementing AWS infrastructure using Terraform, as well as developing serverless APIs in Python FastAPI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both AWS and backend development to ensure production-ready infrastructure and services. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC).
• 3+ years of Terraform/Infrastructure-as-Code expertise.
• 5+ years of Python development experience.
• 3+ years with FastAPI or similar async frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
• Develop robust FastAPI services for form generation and validation.
• Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Document infrastructure, APIs, and deployment procedures.

Skills

AWS experience

Terraform expertise

Python development

Backend API Development

Debugging

CI/CD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for an AI-Powered Application Generator (AppGen) Infrastructure & Services with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 22-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Description: We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to accelerate the development and deployment of AppGen, our innovative AI-powered, low-code application generator. You will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and developing serverless APIs in Python FastAPI that power form generation, data persistence, and enterprise-scale deployments. This is a full-time contract position focused on delivering production-ready infrastructure and backend services in AWS.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Infrastructure & DevOps (Terraform)
• Design and implement AWS infrastructure using Terraform, including:
• Lambda functions (compute layer)
• API Gateway (REST endpoints, custom authorizers)
• RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB (data layer)
• VPC, security groups, and private endpoints
• S3 buckets, CloudFront, and ALB configuration
• CloudWatch monitoring, logging, and alarms
• Establish Infrastructure-as-Code best practices (Terraform Cloud, state management, modules)
• Implement security hardening (least-privilege IAM, encryption, secret management)
• Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability
• Support CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments

• Backend API Development (Python FastAPI)
• Develop robust, async FastAPI services for:
• Form generation and validation APIs
• Form submission and data persistence
• User and project management endpoints
• Integration with AWS services (Bedrock LLM, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Design and optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL, JSONB queries)
• Implement comprehensive error handling, logging, and observability
• Write and maintain pytest test suites with 80%+ coverage
• Follow SOLID principles and clean code best practices

• Collaboration & Delivery
• Work closely with full-stack engineers and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Document infrastructure, APIs, and deployment procedures
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance
• Deliver modular, reusable code aligned with project standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Infrastructure & Cloud

• 5+ years of AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC)
• 3+ years of Terraform/Infrastructure-as-Code expertise
• Strong understanding of AWS security, networking, and cost optimization
• Experience with API Gateway custom authorizers and VPC endpoint configuration
• Familiarity with Lambda cold-start optimization and Layer management
• Proven ability to design and document infrastructure architecture

Backend Development

• 5+ years of Python development experience
• 3+ years with FastAPI, Django, or similar async Python frameworks
• Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and JSONB queries
• Experience with async/await patterns and error handling
• Strong understanding of REST API design principles
• Proficiency with SQLAlchemy ORM and database optimization

General Skills

• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with git workflows, pull requests, and CI/CD
• Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready code
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AWS Bedrock or other LLM platforms
• Familiarity with Azure AD/MSAL for authentication
• Knowledge of DynamoDB and document-based data models
• Experience with serverless architecture patterns
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with Cypress or similar testing frameworks
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent
• Exposure to Angular/TypeScript (not required, but helpful for API design)

TECHNICAL STACK

Your work will involve:

• Language: Python 3.12+
• Framework: FastAPI
• Infrastructure: Terraform, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM)
• Database: PostgreSQL (RDS), DynamoDB
• Testing: pytest
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• Monitoring: CloudWatch, structured logging
• LLM Integration: AWS Bedrock (Claude models)

WHAT YOU'LL DELIVER

Over the 3-6 month contract, you\'ll be responsible for:

• Infrastructure Foundations - Design and implement scalable, secure AWS infrastructure with Terraform
• API Implementations - Develop 5-8 new FastAPI endpoints with full test coverage
• Database Optimization - Schema design, query optimization, and connection pooling
• Security & Observability - Implement logging, monitoring, and security best practices
• Documentation - Comprehensive infrastructure and API documentation
• Knowledge Transfer - Onboarding materials and runbooks for future team members
• Code Quality - All deliverables passing linting, testing, and security reviews

ABOUT APPGEN

AppGen is a cutting-edge AI-powered platform that leverages Claude AI and AWS to dynamically generate enterprise Angular applications without manual coding. It\'s transforming how delivers digital solutions—rapidly turning business requirements into fully functional, deployed applications.

You'll be joining a high-impact team that values innovation, clean code, and delivering real value to the organization.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]

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