Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience 7+ years of back-end software development experience, with a significant portion in a senior role. Expert proficiency in Python, particularly with FastAPI. Strong experience with TypeScript for backend development (Node.js/NestJS experience is a plus). Deep hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including but not limited to EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, and IAM. Proven experience designing, building, and operating microservices architectures. Extensive experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration. Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. Hands-on experience with Atlantis for Terraform pull request automation. Demonstrated experience or strong understanding of data science orchestration platforms, such as Prefect.io. Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including advanced querying, optimization, and data modeling. Experience with API design principles (RESTful, GraphQL) and security best practices (OAuth2, JWT). Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts, asynchronous processing, and message queues. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.