Lead Cloud App Developer — Remote, AWS & Python

NBME; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Remote friendly workplace

Job summary

NBME is seeking an Application Developer to join the Product Engineering team. This project-based role (18–24 months) is primarily remote with occasional onsite work near Philadelphia. You will lead full-stack development to create secure, scalable software impacting medical education globally.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software development, strong Python backend experience, and AWS Serverless expertise. Familiarity with Java/Angular is a plus, and a Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python for backend development
• Proven expertise in AWS Serverless technologies: Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, Step Functions, DynamoDB
• Strong experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK or CloudFormation
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization standards like OAuth2 and integration with Cognito or other identity providers
• In-depth knowledge of website design and programming

Responsibilities

• Lead developers on large initiatives and ensure adoption of optimal technologies
• Mentor team members and share advanced techniques with peers
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to translate specifications into software designs
• Occasionally act as application architect to define system designs and solutions
• Demonstrate flexibility and quick learning to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level developers on best practices and coding standards
• Research industry trends and inform strategy with digital marketing practices
• Assist in documenting unit processes and supporting workflows
• Assist with management of technology vendors, budget inputs and services

Skills

Python

AWS Serverless

Microservices

IaC

OAuth2 / Cognito

Web design & programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

NBME is seeking an Application Developer to join the Product Engineering team. This project-based role (18–24 months) is primarily remote with occasional onsite work near Philadelphia. You will lead full-stack development to create secure, scalable software impacting medical education globally.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software development, strong Python backend experience, and AWS Serverless expertise. Familiarity with Java/Angular is a plus, and a Bachelor's degree is required.