Senior Python Engineer - AWS, Flask, CI/CD

Kapitus; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive up to 10%

Health insurance

Job summary

Kapitus is seeking a Software Engineer to join a team building modern interfaces to replace legacy systems. You will design, develop, and maintain software for internal customers, with a focus on Python and Flask, AWS services, and scalable architecture.

You will collaborate with product owners and leadership in an Agile environment, contribute to code reviews, and mentor junior engineers while growing toward technical leadership. Remote-friendly position with strong compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of Python (5 years+) experience in Flask is preferred.
• Experience working in AWS particularly Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB
• 2+ years of Salesforce experience
• 3+ years of experience building or maintaining deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Experience building clean, readable, and well documented code using modern best practices.
• Experience working with infrastructure-as-code tools such as OpenTofu and Terraform
• Experience working in an Agile environment utilizing Scrum
• Experience collaborating with Product Owners and technical leadership to deliver work from a prioritized roadmap or backlog
• Strong understanding of software development, testing, code quality, maintainability, and technical documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to remain organized and effective when working under pressure and managing time-sensitive deliverables
• A growth mindset and interest in progressing from a senior engineering role toward technical leadership
• A strong sense of mentorship and a willingness to support the development of other team members
• Experience in the financial services or lending industry is a strong plus
• Certification in AWS is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain new software for internal customers from the ground up while providing a strong foundation for future development
• Help define the architecture, technical patterns, and engineering practices for a new platform while integrating with or extracting capabilities from legacy applications
• Develop backend services primarily in Python, with particular emphasis on Flask
• Build and integrate solutions using AWS services, including Lambda, Cognito, SNS, SQS, and DynamoDB
• Maintain and improve deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Build and maintain infrastructure using tools such as OpenTofu and Terraform
• Collaborate with Stakeholders to understand the product roadmap, communicate progress, identify risks, and support delivery within an Agile/Scrum environment
• Partner with the Tech Lead and Engineering Manager to make sound technical decisions and establish scalable development practices
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team-wide engineering standards as the team grows
• Mentor junior developers on Python and engineering practices

Skills

Python

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Flask

AWS

OpenTofu

Terraform

DynamoDB

Lambda

Cognito

SQS

SNS

Job description

Kapitus is seeking a Software Engineer to join a team building modern interfaces to replace legacy systems. You will design, develop, and maintain software for internal customers, with a focus on Python and Flask, AWS services, and scalable architecture.

You will collaborate with product owners and leadership in an Agile environment, contribute to code reviews, and mentor junior engineers while growing toward technical leadership. Remote-friendly position with strong compensation.