Senior Python Developer

Role: Python Developer – AWS Serverless

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Hybrid(3 Days work from office)

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a strong Python Developer with hands-on expertise in AWS Lambda functions and serverless application development. The candidate will be responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining backend services using Python and AWS cloud-native components.

Key Responsibilities

1. Backend Development

• Develop, test, and deploy Python-based backend services.

• Build AWS Lambda functions with efficient performance and low latency.

• Create and maintain RESTful APIs using API Gateway + Lambda.

2. Serverless & Cloud Development

• Design and implement serverless workflows using:

  • AWS Lambda

  • API Gateway

  • S3

  • DynamoDB

  • EventBridge

  • SQS/SNS

• Automate deployments using AWS SAM, CloudFormation, or Terraform.

3. Code Quality & Best Practices

• Write clean, modular, and maintainable Python code.

• Implement proper logging, exception handling, and debugging.

• Ensure code meets performance, reliability, and security standards.

4. Testing & CI/CD

• Develop unit tests and integration tests using PyTest or similar tools.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

5. Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams.

• Document code, workflows, and technical specifications.

Required Skills

Technical Must-Haves

• Strong proficiency in Python (3.x).

• Hands-on experience building AWS Lambda functions.

• Good understanding of:

  • API Gateway

  • S3

  • DynamoDB / RDS

  • Event-driven architectures

• Experience with CloudWatch logs and troubleshooting.

Coding Skills

• Knowledge of:

  • Python modules & packages

  • Error handling

  • Decorators, generators

  • Pythonic coding standards (PEP8)

• Ability to write optimized and scalable code.

Tools & DevOps

• Git/GitHub / Bitbucket

• AWS SAM / CloudFormation / Terraform

• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / CodePipeline / Jenkins)

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

• Familiarity with Docker.

• Knowledge of asynchronous programming (asyncio).

• Understanding of security best practices (IAM, encryption, secrets management).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred but not mandatory).