Software Engineer – AWS / SRE / DevOps

BCforward; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer in Columbus, OH, with strong Java or Python experience and AWS/SRE/DevOps background to modernize existing Python apps and migrate to AWS.

Responsibilities include enhancing Python applications, rewriting to Java or Pega, developing features, setting up deployment environments, and supporting AWS migrations. The ideal candidate will own tasks, work independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Java or Python experience.
• AWS experience.
• Spring Boot experience preferred.
• Experience with legacy Python applications and modernization.
• Hands-on experience with deployments and environment setup.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and modernize existing Python applications.
• Rewrite Python applications into Java or Pega.
• Develop new features and enhancements.
• Set up environments and support application deployments.
• Support AWS migration, production operations, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams.
• Take ownership, work independently, and proactively resolve issues.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Spring Boot

DevOps

Tools

Pega

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer with strong experience in Java or Python, along with AWS and SRE/DevOps experience. The candidate will work on modernizing existing Python applications, rewriting them into Java or Pega, and migrating applications to AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance and modernize existing Python applications.
• Rewrite Python applications into Java or Pega.
• Develop new features and enhancements.
• Set up environments and support application deployments.
• Support AWS migration, production operations, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams.
• Take ownership, work independently, and proactively resolve issues.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on Java OR Python experience.
• AWS experience.
• Spring Boot experience preferred.
• Experience with legacy Python applications and modernization.
• Hands-on experience with deployments and environment setup.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate:

• A self-driven, hands-on engineer who can step into an existing environment, understand the code, build enhancements, manage deployments, and work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.