Python Backend Developer (AWS)

Job Title: Python Backend Developer (AWS)

Location: Sunnyvale - Onsite

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Python Backend Developer with strong experience in AWS cloud services to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python frameworks, cloud-native architecture, microservices, and RESTful API development, along with hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in AWS.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.

Build microservices-based applications using frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services.

Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services and internal systems.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Work with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.

Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Ensure application security, authentication, and data protection best practices.

Troubleshoot and debug production issues and implement improvements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

8+ years of experience in backend development with Python.

Strong experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB).

Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.

Experience with Docker and containerization technologies.

Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.

Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration.

Experience with serverless architecture in AWS.

Knowledge of message queues such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS.

Experience with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Work Location: In person