Senior Python Web Engineer - AWS & Kubernetes

ATA ANALYTIQ LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ATA ANALYTIQ LLC in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Python and web development. You will design, build, test, and maintain scalable backend services and web apps using Django/Flask/FastAPI, with AWS EKS and containerized workloads.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, IaC, observability, and secure coding. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, pipelines, and production support are key aspects in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and modern web frameworks; skilled with frontend technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and container orchestration.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes concepts and hands-on experience managing deployments.
• Familiar with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB) and Git-based source control.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Able to take ownership, work independently, and drive technical tasks through completion.
• Demonstrates adaptability, willingness to learn, and a strong focus on quality, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services using Python and modern web technologies (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Build, deploy, and support cloud-native applications on AWS, with a focus on Amazon EKS and containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations, applying secure coding practices and organizational security standards.
• Create and manage Kubernetes deployment manifests, Helm charts, services, ingress, ConfigMaps, and secrets.
• Implement automated CI/CD pipelines for application build, testing, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications, containers, networking, Kubernetes, and AWS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product owners, architects, DevOps, security, business stakeholders) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement monitoring, centralized logging, alerting, and performance optimization for applications and infrastructure.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, sprint planning, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production deployments, application releases, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.
• Work in an Agile delivery environment, communicating effectively with onsite and offshore teams.
• Focus on delivering secure, scalable, highly available, and maintainable enterprise solutions.

Skills

Python

Web frameworks

Frontend (JS/TS)

RESTful APIs

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security best practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

CodePipeline

PostgreSQL

Job description

ATA ANALYTIQ LLC in Naperville, IL, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Python and web development. You will design, build, test, and maintain scalable backend services and web apps using Django/Flask/FastAPI, with AWS EKS and containerized workloads.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, IaC, observability, and secure coding. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, pipelines, and production support are key aspects in an Agile environment.