Senior Cloud AWS Lambda Developer

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional work environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Dallas is looking for a Senior Cloud Developer to lead cloud-native application development using AWS Lambda and Python. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in Java. Responsibilities include designing and deploying serverless applications and collaborating with teams in an Agile environment. Candidates with DevOps backgrounds will not be considered. AWS-related certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Recent hands-on experience in AWS Lambda using Python.
• Proven ability to handle full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) of cloud-native applications.
• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable serverless applications on AWS.
• Collaborate with product owners in an Agile environment.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS Lambda

AI development tools

Kafka

DynamoDB

Education

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

Tools

AWS API Gateway

GitHub Copilot

EventBridge

S3

Job description

Overview

Experience: 15+ Years

PETADATA is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Developer with a strong foundation in software engineering and extensive hands‑on experience with AWS Lambda using Python. This role is ideal for seasoned developers who have transitioned from traditional Java software development backgrounds into modern serverless cloud applications, with a keen interest in leveraging AI tools to accelerate productivity and code quality.

Note: This is a pure application development role. Candidates from DevOps, DevSecOps, SRE, or Linux Admin backgrounds will not be considered.

Do NOT submit infrastructure‑focused profiles.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) of cloud‑native applications using AWS Lambda (Python).
• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable serverless applications on AWS.
• Apply deep knowledge of Python and previous experience in Java‑based enterprise applications to develop robust business logic and backend systems.
• Utilize AI development tools (such as Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot, or others) to streamline development tasks and improve code quality.
• Integrate and manage messaging systems (ideally Kafka; other systems like SQS or RabbitMQ are acceptable).
• Support and implement database migrations, especially to Amazon DynamoDB, including schema design and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers in an Agile environment.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.

Required Skills

• 15+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong base in Java and current expertise in Python.
• 5+ years of recent hands‑on experience in developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda in Python.
• Proven ability to handle full SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment in cloud environments.
• Practical experience using AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot, etc.).
• Strong experience in cloud messaging systems (preferably Kafka).
• Experience with NoSQL databases, especially DynamoDB, including experience in migrating data and applications to DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, and S3.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event‑driven design.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Prior experience working in large‑scale enterprise software environments.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

We offer a professional work environment and provide every opportunity for growth in the Information technology world.

Cloud Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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.