Senior AWS Python Developer - Birmingham, AL

System One; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior AWS Python Developer in Birmingham, AL to support a Financial Crimes tech portfolio. You will develop, enhance, and maintain data-driven applications in an AWS-heavy environment, leveraging Python, AWS services, and SQL.

The role involves building data pipelines, applying DevOps practices, and collaborating across engineering, data, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions onsite in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Strong practical AWS experience with core services.
• SQL skills with large datasets and data processing.
• Data engineering or data-intensive application background.
• Hands-on Redshift experience and container knowledge.
• Familiarity with IAM, Secrets Manager, and security practices.
• Experience with DevOps concepts and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Python-based data solutions.
• Build solutions leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, ECS/EKS, and Redshift.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and data processing workflows.
• Work with large datasets to support applications and analytics.
• Implement monitoring using AWS CloudWatch and related services.
• Apply AWS security practices including IAM and Secrets Manager.
• Participate in CI/CD, deployment, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and business teams in a financial services environment.

Skills

Python development

AWS services

SQL / data querying

Data engineering

Redshift

ECS/EKS

Security IAM/Secrets

DevOps / CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Financial services domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Lambda

S3

RDS

DynamoDB

API Gateway

EC2

ECS

EKS

Redshift

CloudWatch

IAM

Secrets Manager

Job description

Job Title: Senior AWS Python Developer - Birmingham, AL
Location: Birmingham, AL
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $98,500.00 - $100,000.00
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Overview

System One is seeking a Senior AWS Python Developer to support a Financial Crimes technology portfolio within the Financial Services industry. This role will focus on developing, enhancing, and maintaining data-driven applications and services in an AWS-heavy environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands‑on experience with Python and AWS, along with solid SQL and data engineering capabilities. The engineer will work with cloud native services, data platforms, and DevOps practices to deliver reliable and scalable solutions supporting financial crime prevention and related business functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Python-based applications and data solutions supporting the Financial Crimes portfolio.
• Build and support solutions leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, ECS/EKS, and Redshift.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and data processing workflows.
• Work with structured and large-scale datasets to support application and analytical requirements.
• Implement monitoring and operational support using AWS CloudWatch and related services.
• Apply AWS IAM, Secrets Manager, and security best practices when working with cloud applications and data.
• Participate in CI/CD, deployment, troubleshooting, and other DevOps activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and business teams in a financial services environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on Python development experience.
• Strong practical experience developing and supporting solutions in AWS.
• Experience with key AWS services, particularly Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, and CloudWatch.
• Strong SQL skills, including querying and working with large datasets.
• Experience with data engineering, data processing, or data-intensive applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon Redshift.
• Familiarity with container technologies and services such as ECS and/or EKS.
• Understanding of AWS security services and practices, including IAM and Secrets Manager.
• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support skills.
• Financial Services or Financial Crimes technology experience is beneficial but is not mandatory.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.