Senior AWS Cloud Developer – Python

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📍 United States

💰 USD 50 - 55 / hourly

📅 Posted 2026-08-24 · via Himalayas

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Job Overview

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.
Location

Remote – Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones only
PST and Arizona candidates are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities

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Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications and backend services.

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Write production-quality code in Python on a daily basis.

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Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native applications.

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Design and implement scalable, reliable cloud solutions.

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Develop APIs and event-driven applications.

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Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and cloud issues.

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Collaborate with engineering and application teams on system design and implementation.

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Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

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Contribute to technical architecture and design decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior software developer who has evolved from Java into Python and AWS cloud development . They should have deep application-development experience rather than primarily working in infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, or data engineering.
Preferred Qualifications

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Previous Java development experience , particularly candidates who transitioned from Java to Python/AWS

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AWS certifications such as:

- AWS Solutions Architect – Professional

- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

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Experience with large-scale cloud migration projects

- Strong communication and follow-through

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Strategic thinking and ability to make sound technical decisions

Requirements
Required Skills & Experience

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14–15+ years of software development/cloud engineering experience preferred

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Extensive hands-on AWS experience

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Strong Python development experience, typically 5+ years

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Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda

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Experience with AWS Step Functions

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Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience

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Strong API development experience

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Experience with Kafka

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Strong CloudWatch experience

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Strong understanding of cloud technologies and architecture

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Strong system design knowledge

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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

- Strong backend development experience

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Ability to continue writing code hands-on in a senior/lead/architect capacity

Important Candidate Requirements

This is a hands-on developer role . Candidates must be actively involved in software development and comfortable writing code regularly.
Strong candidates typically have:

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Extensive experience developing in the U.S. environment

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10+ years of U.S.-based experience preferred

- 5+ years of hands-on Python development

- Significant recent AWS experience

- Strong hands-on Lambda experience

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Previous Java development experience is highly preferred

Hands-on AWS/Python Developer role requiring strong Lambda, Terraform, IaC, API, Kafka & system design skills. 14–15+ years preferred, with 5+ years Python and deep AWS experience.

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