Python Developer, AWS, Cloud-Native

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled software engineer to build serverless, event-driven workflows on AWS using Lambda and Step Functions. You will connect COTS products into in-house frameworks, develop APIs for modern architectures, and automate data pipelines to replace manual processes.

The role requires turning defined specifications into tested production code, deploying via CI/CD, and communicating clearly with stakeholders while ensuring accuracy and auditability. U.S.

Qualifications

4+ years of software development experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Proficiency in Python and modern languages with version control.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

Build serverless, event-driven workflows on AWS with Lambda and Step Functions.
Connect COTS products into in-house frameworks.
Create internal and external API connections for modern architectures.
Develop data and document pipelines to automate manual processes.
Take user stories from refinement through production.
Deploy services via CI/CD pipelines.
Use AI-assisted development tools like Amazon Q Developer.
Identify and fix defects.
Communicate with stakeholders and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Python programming

AWS Cloud Development

CI/CD concepts

API development

Automation and workflow management

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Lambda

AWS Step Functions

Amazon Q Developer

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Build serverless, event-driven application workflows on AWS using Lambda and Step Functions
Connect commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products into in-house system frameworks
Build internal and external API connections supporting modern system architectures
Create data and document pipelines that automate previously manual, paper-heavy processes
Take user stories from refinement through production
Build cloud-native modern systems and tested code owned through production
Develop automation, validations, checks, and workflows replacing spreadsheet-based manual processes
Deploy services routinely through pipelines
Use AI-assisted development tools such as Amazon Q Developer across the lifecycle
Identify and correct defects
Adapt to changing program needs, projects, priorities, tools, domains, roles, and clients
Communicate work clearly with stakeholders and listen to their needs
Work with attention to accuracy and auditability

Requirements

4+ years of software development experience
Bachelor's degree
Working-level command of Python
Experience with modern languages and frameworks, and with version control
Familiarity with cloud development on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) concepts
Ability to turn a defined specification into working, tested code and own it through to production
Basic proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Sole United States citizenship
Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination
Preferred: Amazon Web Services exposure or certification
Preferred: Federal information technology experience
Preferred: Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building serverless, event-driven applications on AWS, utilizing Python and modern frameworks to create automated workflows and API connections. Proficient in deploying cloud-native systems and managing the software development lifecycle with a focus on accuracy and stakeholder communication.

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