Python Developer with AWS

Position: Full Stack Python Developer with AWS

Location: Philadelphia, PA (onsite)

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Relevant Experience (in Yrs) 8 - 10 Years

Technical/Functional Skills: Scala Spark, Python, Big Data, Kafka, AWS, Oracle SQL, Hive SQL, Databricks, and Jenkins,

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a seasoned Python Developer with experience using AWS and serverless technologies. Candidate must have a strong understanding of python best practices, background in writing well-structured code including unit tests and integration tests. Willing to work with programmatic tools for CI/CD deployment pipelines following a microservices architecture.

The role will include responsibility to create new microservices, adapt current microservices, and work with front and back-end clients from design through implementation, deployment and production support

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 5-8 years programming experience
• 3 years Python experience (preferably used as the primary language in last job)
• Has created and deployed serverless services
• Working knowledge of the following:
• AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, Kinesis, ELK, RDS)
• GIT/Github
• CI/CD (Concourse and Jenkins)
• Docker
• Database systems: PostgresSQL, MongoDB/DocumentDB, Redis
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Experience working in an Agile, scrum-based team
• Experience writing unit & integration tests

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of GrapQL APIs
• Experience working with Asyncio style applications
• Experience performing code reviews and responding positively to feedback
• Experience using Pylint and Code coverage measures
• Must be self-motivated with a drive for knowledge and innovation. Has an expectation that tools and technologies used will change and focus on cutting edge.
• Willing to take ownership of individual services and work to support and improve them in production

Generic Managerial Skills

Motivated team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Results Focus - Can be counted on to meet or exceed goals; pushes self and others for results; is a conscientious worker who can be relied upon to handle unforeseen obstacles
• Customer Focus - Meets internal and external customer expectations; delivers upon commitments; build customer confidence; follows through on requests gaining trust and respect