Senior Platform Engineer - (Python + AWS)

Role Overview

MontyCloud is seeking a highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer with a robust background in Python programming and extensive experience with AWS services. With at least 6years of relevant experience, the ideal candidate will be an expert in serverless development and event-driven architecture design. This position is geared towards a proactive and passionate engineer eager to take ownership of modules within our cloud management platform, contributing significantly to its scalability, efficiency, and innovation.

At MontyCloud, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, shaping the future of our cloud management platform with your expertise. If you're passionate about building scalable, efficient, and innovative cloud solutions, we'd love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of developing, maintaining, and enhancing specific modules of our cloud management platform, ensuring they meet our standards for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Design and implement serverless applications and event-driven systems that integrate seamlessly with AWS services, driving the platform's innovation forward.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and implement advanced features and functionalities that align with our business goals.
• Utilize your deep expertise in cloud architecture and software development to provide technical guidance and best practices to the engineering team, enhancing the platform's capabilities.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and applying the latest trends and technologies in the cloud industry, incorporating these insights into the development of our platform.
• Solve complex technical issues, providing advanced support and guidance to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Requirements

Must Have

• Proven expertise in serverless development and event-driven architecture design, with a track record of developing and shipping high-quality SaaS platforms on AWS.
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectural best practices, and AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency in developing and integrating RESTful APIs and familiarity with source control systems like Git.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of optimizing complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with team members and engaging with stakeholders.
• A strong drive for continuous learning and staying updated with industry developments.

Good to Have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or other relevant cloud development certifications.
• Experience with the AWS Boto3 SDK for Python.
• Exposure to other cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience

• 6 years of relevant experience in platform or application development, with a strong emphasis on Python and AWS cloud services.
• 1+ years of experience working on applications built using Serverless architecture.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture in live projects.
• 1+ years of experience applying Domain-Driven Design principles in projects.
• 1+ years of experience working with Event-Driven Architecture in real-world applications.
• 1+ years of experience integrating, consuming, and maintaining AWS services.
• 1+ years of experience working with Boto3 in Python.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.