Senior AWS Cloud Developer – Python

Hudson Manpower • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on AWS/Python Developer with a strong software development background. This is a developer-focused cloud role, not an infrastructure, DevOps, platform, or data-focused position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing applications in AWS and Python, with strong backend development, cloud architecture, and system design skills. Candidates with a Java development background who transitioned to Python/AWS are highly preferred.

Requirements

• 14–15+ years of software development/cloud engineering experience preferred
• Extensive hands-on AWS experience
• Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda
• Experience with AWS Step Functions
• Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience
• Strong API development experience
• Experience with Kafka
• Strong CloudWatch experience
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and architecture
• Strong system design knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong backend development experience
• Ability to continue writing code hands-on in a senior/lead/architect capacity
• Extensive experience developing in the U.S. environment
• 10+ years of U.S.-based experience preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on Python development
• Significant recent AWS experience
• Strong hands-on Lambda experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous Java development experience, particularly candidates who transitioned from Java to Python/AWS
• AWS certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Experience with large-scale cloud migration projects
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Strategic thinking and ability to make sound technical decisions
• Previous Java development experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and backend services.
• Write production-quality code in Python on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native applications.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
• Develop APIs and event-driven applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and application teams on system design and implementation.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to technical architecture and design decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed