Senior AWS Cloud Developer – Python

your Jared; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The organization is seeking a highly experienced AWS/Python Developer for a hands-on, cloud-focused role. The candidate should have a strong background in backend development and cloud architecture, with emphasis on AWS and Python.

A background in Java-to-Python transitions is highly preferred, and experience with Lambda, Step Functions, Terraform, and Kafka is valued. The role emphasizes ongoing coding, system design, and collaboration with engineering teams to drive cloud modernization and

Qualifications

• 14–15+ years of software development/cloud engineering experience preferred.
• Extensive hands-on AWS experience.
• Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years.
• Hands-on AWS Lambda experience.
• Experience with AWS Step Functions.
• Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience.
• Strong API development experience.
• Experience with Kafka.
• Strong CloudWatch experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and architecture.
• Strong system design knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong backend development experience.
• Ability to continue writing code hands-on in a senior/lead/architect capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and backend services.
• Write production-quality code in Python on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native applications.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
• Develop APIs and event-driven applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and application teams on system design and implementation.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to technical architecture and design decisions.

Skills

Python

AWS

Lambda

Terraform

API development

Kafka

CloudWatch

System design

Backend development

Java to Python transition

IaC

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kafka

Step Functions

CloudWatch

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on AWS/Python Developer with a strong software development background. This is a developer-focused cloud role, not an infrastructure, DevOps, platform, or data-focused position.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing applications in AWS and Python, with strong backend development, cloud architecture, and system design skills. Candidates with a Java development background who transitioned to Python/AWS are highly preferred.

Location

Remote – Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones only
PST and Arizona candidates are not eligible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and backend services.

• Write production-quality code in Python on a daily basis.

• Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native applications.

• Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud solutions.

• Develop APIs and event-driven applications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud issues.

• Collaborate with engineering and application teams on system design and implementation.

• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

• Contribute to technical architecture and design decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior software developer who has evolved from Java into Python and AWS cloud development. They should have deep application-development experience rather than primarily working in infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, or data engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Java development experience, particularly candidates who transitioned from Java to Python/AWS

• AWS certifications such as:

  • AWS Solutions Architect – Professional

  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

• Experience with large-scale cloud migration projects

• Strong communication and follow-through

• Strategic thinking and ability to make sound technical decisions

Required Skills & Experience

• 14–15+ years of software development/cloud engineering experience preferred

• Extensive hands‑on AWS experience

• Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS Lambda

• Experience with AWS Step Functions

• Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience

• Strong API development experience

• Experience with Kafka

• Strong CloudWatch experience

• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and architecture

• Strong system design knowledge

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

• Strong backend development experience

• Ability to continue writing code hands‑on in a senior/lead/architect capacity

Important Candidate Requirements

This is a hands‑on developer role. Candidates must be actively involved in software development and comfortable writing code regularly.

Strong candidates typically have:

• Extensive experience developing in the U.S. environment

• 10+ years of U.S.-based experience preferred

• 5+ years of hands‑on Python development

• Significant recent AWS experience

• Strong hands‑on Lambda experience

• Previous Java development experience is highly preferred

Core Technology Stack: Python | Java | AWS | Lambda | Step Functions | Terraform | IaC | Kafka | API Development | CloudWatch | System Design | Cloud Technologies

Hands‑on AWS/Python Developer role requiring strong Lambda, Terraform, IaC, API, Kafka & system design skills. 14–15+ years preferred, with 5+ years Python and deep AWS experience.