Python AWS Engineer

Knack Solutions; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company in the USA is seeking an experienced Python Developer with expertise in AWS to integrate API calls and automate processes. This role involves building and managing CI/CD pipelines and requires strong skills in AWS CloudFormation and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, preferably with certifications, and excellent problem-solving abilities. This is a remote position offering a contract of 12-24 months.

Qualifications

• 6 years related work experience required.
• Experience with AWS cloud migrations preferred.
• Expertise in DevOps and AWS CloudFormation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing and modifying Python code to invoke AWS API calls.
• Building, modifying and setting up the CI/CD pipeline build process.
• Creating and modifying CloudFormation or Terraform templates.

Skills

AWS Infrastructure expertise aligned to AWS well architected framework

Programming including coding, debugging

Experience translating application requirements to AWS cloud technology

Good understanding of AWS IAM policies and security concepts

Familiarity with AWS native logging & monitoring services

Experience working with DevOps tools

Understanding AWS data migration strategies and tools

Excellent communication skills

Documentation for analysis and decision-making

Experience gathering accurate information

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

DevOps in AWS

Migration Tools like MGN, CloudEndure

Job description

Work Authorization: All Work Authorizations

Location: Remote

Contract: 12-24 months

Job Description

This person is responsible for writing Python code or modifying Python code to invoke AWS API calls these API Calls are used to deploy AWS services to the Infrastructure / kick-off the automation process. They are also building, modifying and setting up the CI/CD pipeline build process. Hands‑on experience with creating and modifying CloudFormation or Terraform templates. REST API development and integration is required. Experiencing building end‑to‑end automation in AWS is required.

Minimum Required Experiences

• 6 years related work experience
• Experience with AWS cloud migrations (preferred)
• Expertise in DevOps and AWS CloudFormation
• Experience in Software Development preferably in Python
• Excellent interpersonal skills with attitude towards solving problems for customers with a Solution Engineering approach
• Good technical and analytical skills for issues troubleshooting
• Desired Experiences
• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• AWS Certification (associate or professional level)
• Experience working in an Agile Environment
• Experience using JIRA & Service Now

Skills

• AWS Infrastructure expertise aligned to AWS well architected framework
• Programming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languages for Infrastructure As Code (IaC)
• Experience translating application requirements to AWS cloud technology infrastructure components for migration purposes
• Good understanding of AWS IAM policies, Security Groups, NACLs, VPC Flow Logs and essential security concepts
• Familiarity with AWS native logging & monitoring services including Cloudwatch, Cloudtrail and third party services like Splunk
• Experience working in environments using DevOps tools like UCD, Terraform and AWS native tools for CI/CD
• Understanding of AWS data migration strategies and tools like DMS, SMS, DataSync and queuing mechanisms
• Excellent grasp of AWS foundational elements like EC2, Container Services, Load Balancers, Gateways and AutoScaling
• Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, as well as using issue tracking mechanisms
• Documentation for the purposes of analysis, data discovery, and decision-making using Confluence and Microsoft office tools
• Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts, answer critical questions
• Ability to define problem statements, project resolution paths and report progress
• Familiarity with enterprise change management, issue escalation and resolution processes
• Experience in defining, updating and reporting assigned task progress in JIRA and other reporting forums
• Influence technology partners through negotiating, facilitating meetings, and resolving technology issues

Tools

• Python
• DevOps in AWS
• Migration Tools like MGN, CloudEndure, SMS, DMS, DataSync