AWS Cloud Consultant (Java/Python)

Overview:

• We are seeking a Senior Cloud Developer with a strong software engineering foundation and experience building modern, cloud-native applications on AWS.
• The ideal candidate began their career in Java development and has progressed into AWS, Python, and serverless application development.
• This role focuses on application development and cloud architecture, rather than traditional DevOps, infrastructure, or SRE responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS, with a focus on serverless architectures and event-driven solutions.
• Build production-grade AWS Lambda applications using Python, including integrations with APIs, services, and downstream systems.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs using Amazon API Gateway and integrate them with serverless and microservices-based applications.
• Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka, supporting reliable communication and processing across distributed applications.
• Define and manage cloud infrastructure through Terraform, applying Infrastructure as Code practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to system design and architecture, making decisions around scalability, reliability, integration patterns, and cloud-native technologies.
• Apply strong software engineering principles developed through a Java development background while working primarily with modern AWS and Python technologies.
• Partner with architects, engineering teams, and non-technical business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.

Required:

• 15+ years of experience with a strong foundation in software development.
• Proven progression from Java development into AWS cloud/application development.
• Strong hands-on experience developing AWS Lambda applications with Python.
• Experience building and deploying serverless and cloud-native applications in production environments.
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Practical experience with API Gateway, Kafka, and REST APIs in distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud application design.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• A stable employment history and demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-scale applications.

Preferred:

• Experience working in the airline or transportation industry.
• Experience serving in an AWS Cloud Architecture capacity.
• Experience designing large-scale microservices and event-driven platforms.