Senior Python Backend Engineer — AWS Lambda & Cloud APIs

Programmers.io; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Malvern, PA is seeking a senior cloud API engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda.

You will integrate with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB, manage database schema changes with Liquibase, and drive automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to own critical delivery milestones across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda.
• Integrate APIs with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB, ensuring performance, scalability, and data integrity.
• Create and manage database schema changes, migrations, and version control using Liquibase.
• Develop, test, and deploy cloud-native applications following AWS best practices.
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting for APIs and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize application and database performance and support releases.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in code reviews and architecture decisions.
• Planning & Execution: effectively prioritize tasks, estimate effort, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Stakeholder Management: build relationships with business teams and leadership.
• Communication: convey technical information clearly in meetings and docs.
• Collaboration: foster teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Decision Making: assess risks and align with technical and business goals.
• Leadership & Ownership: drive initiatives and own deliverables.
• Risk & Issue Management: identify risks and mitigate blockers.
• Customer & Business Focus: deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda.
• Integrate APIs with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB, ensuring performance and data integrity.
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting for APIs and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions through Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize performance and resolve production issues, and support releases.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions.
• Plan and manage delivery milestones across multiple initiatives.
• Lead by example and own project outcomes.

Skills

Python

AWS Lambda

REST APIs

PySpark

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Database design

Tools

Liquibase

Aurora

DynamoDB

Job description

Programmers.io in Malvern, PA is seeking a senior cloud API engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda.

You will integrate with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB, manage database schema changes with Liquibase, and drive automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to own critical delivery milestones across cross-functional teams.