Developer IV - US Citizenship Required - No Sponsored Candidates

Revolution Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Technologies seeks a Senior Python Developer to lead cloud modernization efforts in Columbia, SC. You will design, refactor, and migrate Python applications into AWS and Azure, building APIs and cloud-native services while driving CI/CD and DevOps practices.

The role requires strong Python expertise, API development, and hands-on cloud experience, collaborating with cloud engineers, architects, and analysts throughout the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT experience in application development or testing.
• Advanced proficiency with Python.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong API development and integration experience.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud migrations and microservices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and support Python-based applications and services.
• Analyze existing applications and identify components to rewrite or modernize.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and cloud-native services.
• Support migrations into AWS and Azure environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Collaborate with cloud architects to align with cloud standards.
• Write unit, integration, and system tests.
• Provide technical guidance to teammates.

Skills

Python

API development

CI/CD

DevOps

AWS/Azure

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Python Developer – Cloud Modernization - US Citizenship Required

Location

Columbia, SC

Work Arrangement

Onsite preferred; hybrid requires a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Remote candidates may be considered if needed.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to support a large-scale cloud modernization and application migration initiative. This role will focus on designing, developing, refactoring, and migrating Python-based applications and services into modern AWS and Azure cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced Python development expertise, strong experience building and integrating APIs, hands-on cloud experience, and a solid understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices. This developer will work closely with cloud engineers, architects, business analysts, and other development resources throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and support complex Python-based applications and services.
• Analyze existing applications and identify components that should be rewritten, refactored, or modernized.
• Develop new Python modules and transform legacy application components into modern, maintainable services.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and cloud-native services.
• Support application and service migrations into AWS and Azure environments.
• Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers to ensure applications align with cloud architecture and organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or comparable platforms.
• Automate application build, testing, integration, and deployment processes.
• Write and execute unit, integration, and application-level tests.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex application, API, integration, and deployment issues.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Support seamless migration of application components, services, and data into target cloud environments.
• Produce technical specifications, application documentation, test documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Participate throughout the full systems development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, deployment, and production support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers and other project team members.
• Evaluate technical requirements, alternatives, dependencies, and risks associated with complex development initiatives.
• Assist with post-implementation support, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of application development, systems testing, or related IT experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Python.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with API development and integration.
• Experience developing cloud-based or cloud-native applications and services.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools, such as:
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Strong understanding of software development, application integration, testing, and quality-assurance methodologies.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests and debugging complex applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable application solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment and collaborate across technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
• Experience refactoring, rewriting, or modernizing legacy applications.
• Experience developing microservices or other cloud-native architectures.
• Experience supporting application and data migrations.
• Understanding of application performance optimization and cloud scalability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related field.

Education equivalency may include:

• Four years of job-related work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree, or
• An associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field plus two years of job-related experience.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must meet applicable U.S. residency requirements associated with the client's government contracts.
• Foreign nationals must have resided in the United States for at least three of the previous five years prior to assignment.