Senior AWS Cloud Developer

RemoteRemoteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

AWS
Python
Java
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code
API Development
Kafka
event streaming
Amazon CloudWatch
logging

Nice to have

cloud modernization
technical lead

Role summary

Seeking experienced Senior AWS Cloud Developers for a large-scale migration from on-premises systems to AWS. This hands-on role focuses on developing cloud-native applications using Python and modernizing existing Java applications. Responsibilities include building serverless applications, designing APIs, managing infrastructure with Terraform, implementing Kafka-based solutions, and utilizing CloudWatch for monitoring. Candidates must have strong software engineering experience, extensive AWS knowledge, and expertise in system design and application migration. The position is remote within Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones.

Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud DeveloperOpenings: 5Location: Remote within Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones

Position Overview

We are seeking highly experienced AWS Cloud Developers to support a large scale migration from on premises systems to AWS. This is a hands on development position requiring strong software engineering experience. It is not a purely architectural or leadership role.

The selected candidates will develop new cloud native applications and services primarily in Python. They will also work with existing Java based applications as part of the migration to AWS. Senior leads and architects may be considered only if they remain deeply hands on with development.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud native applications on AWS
Build serverless applications using AWS Lambda and Step Functions
Develop new application components and services using Python Support the modernization and migration of existing Java applications to AWS
Design and develop scalable APIs and event driven integrations
Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
Develop Kafka based messaging and streaming solutions
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Amazon CloudWatch
Participate in system design and cloud architecture decisions
Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and cloud infrastructure issues
Collaborate consistently with technical teams and follow through on delivery commitments
Provide strategic technical guidance while remaining actively involved in coding and implementation

Required Qualifications

12 or more years of overall software development and engineering experience
Extensive hands on AWS cloud development and engineering experience
Strong recent experience developing AWS Lambda functions
5 or more years of Python development experience preferred
Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
Experience with AWS Step Functions
Experience designing and developing APIs
Experience with Kafka or similar event streaming technologies
Experience with Amazon CloudWatch for logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of system design, distributed systems, and cloud architecture
Experience migrating applications from on premises environments to AWS
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills with a consistent record of ownership and follow through
Ability to think strategically while remaining deeply involved in hands on development

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
Experience leading cloud modernization or AWS migration initiatives
Experience as a senior developer, technical lead, or architect who continues to code regularly

Originally posted on Himalayas

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