Senior Python Software Engineer – AWS / DevOps

CEI; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

CEI is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to design and build scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure in a modern AWS environment. The role emphasizes DevOps best practices, reliability, and performance in distributed systems.

The position is based in Orlando with hybrid work expectations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, review code, mentor peers, and contribute to architectural decisions while delivering high-quality software on a 12-month W2 contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, including distributed systems.
• Expert-level programming with strong time/space complexity and maintainable design.
• Strong Python development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, well-documented software with high performance and reliability.
• Build and enhance cloud infrastructure components and supporting services.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional partners to drive engineering proposals and best practices.
• Define low-level implementation details, including data structures and maintainable patterns.
• Recommend approaches addressing scaling, performance, and architectural evolution.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure high engineering standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members.

Skills

Distributed systems

Python

CI/CD

Docker

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Job description

Back Senior Python Software Engineer - AWS / DevOps

Application Development Orlando , FL Contract Hybrid Oct 8, 2026

Job at a Glance

• Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid - onsite 2-4 days per week; subject to change)
• Contract: W2 only, 12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
• Pay: $80-85/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build reliable, high-throughput, low-latency services and cloud infrastructure components. This role focuses on scalable backend engineering, DevOps best practices, and thoughtful system design to support performance and growth in modern distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, well-documented software with strong performance and reliability characteristics
• Build and enhance cloud infrastructure components and supporting services
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional partners to drive engineering proposals and best practices
• Define low-level implementation details, including data structures, code organization, and maintainable patterns
• Recommend technical approaches that address scaling, performance, and architectural evolution
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure high engineering standards
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members

Required Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience, including distributed systems and data-focused problem solving
• Expert-level programming ability with strong attention to time/space complexity and maintainable design
• Strong Python development experience
• DevOps practices including CI/CD, containerization (Docker), testing, and automation
• Hands-on experience implementing solutions on AWS (e.g., IAM, S3, Kinesis, Lambda, SNS)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in at least one strongly typed language (e.g., TypeScript, Java)
• Knowledge of trade-offs across data storage systems and architectures (e.g., SQL vs. NoSQL, partitioning, data warehouses)
• Demonstrated ability to generalize and reuse existing services and implementations
• Strong ability to stay current on modern software engineering and data management practices

Why Should I Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on complex, performance-sensitive systems while influencing engineering practices and scalable cloud architecture. Apply to contribute as a senior technical leader and build impactful solutions in a modern AWS environment.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.