Senior Cloud Developer (AWS Lambda / API / Terraform)

Role: Senior Cloud Developer (AWS Lambda) Location: Remote (Limited Travel Required)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Developer with deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies and strong Python development skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Java development and have successfully transitioned into cloud-native application development using Python and AWS services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Build and support serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments using AWS CloudWatch.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to create scalable system designs.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka and AWS services.
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of cloud applications.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to cloud strategy initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud engineering and application development.
• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Prior experience with Java development is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience with AWS services including:
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS Step Functions
  • CloudWatch
  • API Gateway and API development
• Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, distributed systems, and system design principles.
• Experience with Kafka or other event-streaming platforms.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technical solutions to business goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional.
• Experience designing large-scale, highly available cloud solutions.
• Background in enterprise-level cloud modernization and migration initiatives.