Senior AWS & Python Developer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 13 days ago • Updated 13 days ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Python
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon Lambda
  • Terraform
  • Amazon S3
  • Docker

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Application Developer with expertise in AWS, Python and Angular to support the development and ongoing enhancement of the Currency Data Accountability Platform (CDAP), a mission-critical application built on AWS serverless and cloud-native services. CDAP operates within a highly regulated environment and requires secure, scalable, and auditable cloud-based solutions.

As part of an Agile delivery team, the contractor will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of backend services and modern web-based user interfaces. The role requires strong expertise in AWS serverless architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerized application development, and CI/CD automation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python within AWS serverless environments (AWS Lambda, API Gateway).
  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK (or Terraform) to provision and deploy cloud resources.
  • Model and implement business workflows using AWS Step Functions.
  • Build and maintain container-based applications using Docker.
  • Develop responsive web-based user interfaces using Angular (TypeScript) or React.
  • Design and integrate RESTful APIs for cloud-based applications.
  • Utilize AWS CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail to implement logging, monitoring, and audit controls suitable for a regulated environment.
  • Support remediation efforts, perform root cause analysis, and conduct unit testing throughout the application development lifecycle.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation related to design, implementation, and deployment.
  • Contribute to architectural and design decisions for assigned components.

Position Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a Programmer/Analyst developing software in accordance with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.

 Required Technical Skills

  • Experience in Python (backend development)
  • Angular (TypeScript) for web UI development (React experience acceptable)
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS Step Functions
  • DynamoDB
  • AWS API Gateway
  • AWS S3
  • AWS CDK or Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
  • Docker
  • Git/GitLab
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • AWS CloudTrail
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in highly regulated or compliance-driven environments.
  • Strong understanding of AWS serverless architecture and cloud-native design patterns.
  • Experience contributing to system design and architecture documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and unit testing experience.

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  • Dice Id: 10120268
  • Position Id: ADFE2627
  • Posted 13 days ago
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