Python Developer

Neostella•Milwaukee, WI

9h•Remote

About The Position

Neostella is seeking a Python Developer to join their growing team. This role is critical for scaling the company's platform, focusing on building and maintaining backend services, APIs, and integrations. The developer will leverage AWS services to ensure applications are performant, scalable, and maintainable. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful technical work, grow skills in a fast-paced SaaS environment, and directly impact the company's ability to deliver new features and scale effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in software development.
Proficiency in Python and experience building APIs and backend services.
Experience with REST API integrations; familiarity with SOAP is a plus.
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Exposure to or interest in serverless architecture and frameworks (e.g., Serverless Framework).
Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, and SQS.
Basic understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum experience is a plus).
Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Comfortable receiving feedback and committed to continuous growth.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SOAP is a plus.
Scrum experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Write high-quality, production-ready code in Python, following best practices and established coding standards.
Collaborate with other developers to conduct integration testing and ensure code functionality within the development environment before deployment to QA.
Design and develop integrations between internal and third-party applications using REST APIs and AWS services.
Create and maintain AWS Lambda functions and workflows using AWS Step Functions to support scalable and reliable APIs.
Interact with AWS services such as API Gateway, SQS, Step Functions, and others to power application functionality.
Analyze API integration documentation and translate requirements into clear, functional implementation plans.
Contribute to technical documentation for features and systems to support maintainability and onboarding.
Participate in agile ceremonies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet sprint goals and timelines.
Continuously seek feedback, respond to peer code reviews, and contribute to a culture of learning and improvement.