AWS Python Developer

Pbt-Group; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PBT Group is seeking an experienced AWS Python Developer to join a strategic cloud transformation programme within a leading South African financial institution. You will design and develop cloud-native, serverless components using AWS services in an Agile team environment.

Key work involves building RESTful APIs, integrating with SQS/SNS, and securing AWS resources. Hybrid Johannesburg position with a 12-month contract and emphasis on scalable, high-performance software.

Qualifications

• Hands-on software development experience in AWS serverless environments.
• Experience building production-grade AWS serverless solutions.
• Strong understanding of secure application design and cloud best practices.
• Ability to work independently within Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-native applications using Python.
• Build secure REST APIs and API integrations.
• Design and develop AWS Lambda serverless functions.
• Develop event-driven integration solutions using SQS and SNS.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, BA and QA teams.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimise performance.
• Contribute to technical documentation and best practices.

Skills

Python

AWS Lambda

REST APIs

API Gateway

AWS IAM

Amazon SQS

Amazon SNS

Integration Engineering

Microservices

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Be part of our team of Data Specialists and embark on a career of the future!

PBT Group is looking for an experienced AWS Python Developer to join a strategic cloud transformation programme within one of South Africa's leading financial institutions.

You'll play a key role in the re-platforming of a large-scale enterprise collections platform, replacing a legacy on-premise solution with a modern cloud-based SaaS platform. Working within an Agile delivery team, you'll design and develop scalable, secure integration components using modern AWS serverless technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, building cloud-native applications, and developing high-performance event-driven solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop cloud-native applications using Python.
• Build secure REST APIs and API integrations.
• Design and develop AWS Lambda serverless functions.
• Develop scalable event-driven integration solutions using SQS and SNS.
• Design resilient, secure and high-performing integration services.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Developers, Business Analysts and QA teams.
• Participate in solution design, code reviews and Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimise application performance.
• Contribute to technical documentation and best practices.

Required Experience

• AWS Lambda
• REST API design and development
• API Gateway
• AWS IAM and security best practices
• Event-driven architectures
• Amazon SQS & SNS

Nice to Have

• Infrastructure as Code
• CloudFormation / Terraform
• Docker
• DevOps practices
• AWS monitoring and logging tools
• Financial Services or Banking environments

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on software development experience
• Experience building production-grade AWS serverless solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of secure application design
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within Agile teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Essential Technical Skills

• Python
• AWS Lambda
• REST APIs
• API Gateway
• AWS IAM
• Amazon SQS
• Amazon SNS
• Integration Engineering
• Microservices

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Contract: 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a high-impact cloud transformation programme where you’ll contribute to the modernisation of a critical enterprise platform using the latest AWS serverless technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale cloud engineering initiatives within a collaborative Agile environment while developing modern, scalable integration solutions.

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