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AWS, Python/Go Department: Cloud Engineering / Software Development Remote location Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Lead Cloud Architect or Engineering Manager Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Software Developer with deep expertise in Python or Go (Golang) and a solid track record of designing and implementing cloud-native applications using AWS. As a senior member of our cloud engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance SaaS applications based on microservices, serverless architecture, and RESTful APIs. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex, cloud-native applications leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, ECS/Fargate, and S3. • Design and implement microservices architecture, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions. • Develop and maintain high-quality, RESTful APIs to enable internal and external service integrations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, Security, etc.) to ensure alignment on technical goals, architecture decisions, and best practices. • Drive the evolution of the SaaS platform by making key architectural decisions related to scalability, fault tolerance, and performance. • Champion serverless and microservices patterns, advocating for the adoption of cloud-native technologies. • Review and mentor junior developers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing. • Lead the integration of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices (Terraform, CloudFormation) into the development lifecycle. • Ensure comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms are in place to maintain application health and performance. • Contribute to architectural reviews, ensuring the development of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Qualifications: Required: • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role. • Advanced proficiency in Python or Golang with a focus on backend/cloud application development. • Extensive experience designing and implementing AWS cloud-native solutions, including serverless architectures and microservices. • Expertise in RESTful API design, development, and integration. • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3, and ECS/Fargate. • Proven track record working on SaaS products, managing multi-tenant architectures, and understanding their scalability needs. • Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. • Solid understanding of containers (Docker) and orchestration tools (ECS, EKS, Kubernetes). • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, high availability, and performance optimization techniques. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred: • AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Developer Associate). • Experience with automated testing frameworks, performance testing, and test-driven development (TDD). • Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus). • Experience in leading agile teams and implementing DevOps practices. Show more Show less
