Sr AWS/Python Developer Lead

Position:

Sr AWS/Python Developer Lead

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Experience:

8-10 Years (Preferred)

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of

cloud-native applications

using

AWS services

and

Python . Architect, build, and maintain

scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and deliver efficient technical solutions. Implement

serverless architectures

leveraging

AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3 . Develop automation scripts and deployment pipelines using

Terraform, CloudFormation, or CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) . Optimize application performance and scalability through effective use of

AWS cloud services and Python frameworks . Ensure best practices in

cloud security, monitoring, and cost optimization . Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance across teams. Required Skills:

Strong hands-on experience with

AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS) . Advanced proficiency in

Python

with frameworks such as

Flask, FastAPI, or Django . Experience with

RESTful API design , microservices architecture, and containerization ( Docker, Kubernetes ). Knowledge of

DevOps practices

including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex technical initiatives. Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a focus on

collaboration and delivery .