Senior Python Developer (AWS)

Job Title :

Senior Python Developer (AWS)

Experience :

7 - 12 Years

Location :

Chennai

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with strong expertise in backend development and AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable backend systems, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications. This role requires deep knowledge of Python frameworks, AWS services, microservices, and best practices in application architecture and deployment.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices using Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend integrations.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.
• Implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions.
• Work with DevOps teams to build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and standards.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Integrate backend systems with third-party services and internal applications.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and solution planning.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and Cloud Engineering teams.
  

Must-Have Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Python development.
• Expertise in Python frameworks: Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM).
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and backend design principles.
• Strong SQL/NoSQL database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, and deployment automation.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.