Technology Specialist - IT Service, Support and Operations | OpenSystem | Python - OpenSystem

Expedite Talent Solutions

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

OpenSystem in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Developer to drive architecture, design, and delivery of cloud-based applications. You will guide a team of developers, partner with business stakeholders, and own end-to-end technical decisions using Python and AWS services.

The role combines hands-on coding with leadership, focusing on scalable microservices, REST APIs, and secure, cost-effective cloud solutions. Hybrid work is expected in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
8+ years in software development with 2+ years in a lead role.
Strong Python and AWS cloud expertise.
Experience designing microservices and distributed systems.
Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead architecture, design, and development of applications using Python and AWS services.
Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and design patterns.
Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Drive technical decisions and provide strategic direction for engineering initiatives.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.
Work with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora.
CloudFormation / Terraform (IaC) and optimize cloud infrastructure.
Develop robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline).
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams.
Mentor and coach a team of developers in Atlanta and remote locations.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Work with product managers, architects, and business teams to define requirements.
Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Provide status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

AWS

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

API Gateway

REST APIs

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

Lambda

ECS

DynamoDB

RDS

Aurora

Job description

Description: Job Title: Technology Specialist - IT Service, Support and Operations | OpenSystem | Python - OpenSystem

Work Location & Reporting Address: Atlanta, GA 30303 (hybrid 2-3 days onsite)

Vendor Rate: ***

Contract duration: 12 months

Target Start Date: Immediate

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) Video interview is fine.

Job Details:

Minimum years of experience required: 5-8 years

Certification needed: No

Detailed Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Developer with strong AWS and Python expertise to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-based applications. Based in Atlanta, GA, this role will combine deep technical hands‑on work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of developers while partnering with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead architecture, design, and development of applications using Python and AWS services
Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and design patterns
Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable code
Drive technical decisions and provide strategic direction for engineering initiatives

AWS Cloud Development

Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS
Work with AWS services such as:
Lambda, ECS, EKS
API Gateway
S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora
CloudFormation / Terraform (IaC)
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost

Software Development

Develop robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

DevOps & Automation

Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
Collaborate closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams

Team Leadership

Mentor and coach a team of developers in Atlanta and remote locations
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Stakeholder Engagement

Work with product managers, architects, and business teams to define requirements
Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Provide status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to leadership

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a lead role
Strong hands‑on expertise in Python
Extensive experience with AWS cloud platform
Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems
Strong understanding of REST APIs, system design, and scalable architectures
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred)

Preferred Qualifications