Senior Backend Developer (AWS/Azure, Python Expert)

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with deep AWS and Azure expertise, strong Python skills, and knowledge of Go and C++. You will design scalable cloud-native services, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver secure data pipelines and ML workflows.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, CI/CD with AWS tools, Terraform, and modern databases such as PostgreSQL/MySQL/DynamoDB, within HIPAA/FedRAMP-ready contexts.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux experience and background in secure, regulated environments.
• Expert-level Python skills; Go and C++ considered a strong plus.
• Experience with Django and cloud providers (AWS or Azure).
• Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD, and modern data stack.

Responsibilities

• Build secure, scalable backend services on AWS/Azure.
• Write clean, well-documented code and perform code reviews.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools.
• Design and operate data and ML pipelines with AWS Glue, Step Functions, and SageMaker.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB).

Skills

Linux

Python

Go

C++

Django

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

NoSQL

Terraform

AWS CDK

Kubernetes

ECS

PySpark

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

AWS CodePipeline

CodeBuild

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

PySpark

Job description

Location:

Duration:

23Months+ Extension

Hourly Rate:

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

We are seeking a highly skilledSenior Backend Developerwith deep expertise inAWS and Azureand advanced proficiency inPython. Experience withGoandC++is a strong plus. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across modern database technologies, includingRDBMS, data lake platforms, DynamoDB, and other NoSQL solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure application security, performance, and scalability within regulated environments (HIPAA, FedRAMP High).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack.
• Collaborate within an Agile development process, including sprint planning and code reviews.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and Git-based workflows.
• Develop and automate cloud infrastructure usingTerraformand/orAWS CDK.
• Design, build, and operationalize data and ML pipelines usingAWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, EMR, and SageMaker.
• Write robust AWS Glue ETL jobs (Python/PySpark) with exception handling, logging, and CloudWatch monitoring.
• Implement monitoring and dashboards in CloudWatch for ETL processes, data pipelines, and ML endpoints.
• Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, and data lake technologies.
• Apply security best practices including IAM least privilege, encryption, and secrets management.
• Contribute to architecture documentation, runbooks, and design reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience withLinuxenvironments.
• Expert-level Pythonskills; knowledge ofC++andGopreferred.
• Experience withDjango.
• Strong proficiency inAWS or Azure(experience in both is preferred; ability to learn the other quickly is required).
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (ECS strongly preferred; Kubernetes a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum7 years of post-education professional experience(work-study does not apply).
• AWS and/or Azure Professional-level certifications strongly preferred.

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract

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